Interim Systems Accountant - SAP Implementation

Hays PLC; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic global pharmaceutical organization as an Interim Systems Accountant, where you will play a crucial role in leading the SAP ECC implementation. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in finance and accounting principles while working closely with a dedicated finance team. The role offers a competitive daily rate and the chance to make a significant impact during a critical integration project. If you are a qualified accountant ready to embrace new challenges and contribute to a vital project, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven SAP Finance experience.
• Ability to manage user acceptance testing and project reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAP ECC implementation and manage system testing.
• Prepare project status reports for the Finance Director.

Skills

SAP Finance Implementation

Accounting Principles

User Acceptance Testing

Financial Reporting

Education

ACA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Tools

SAP ECC

Job description

Interim Systems Accountant - SAP Implementation

Interim SAP Finance Consultant to join an established global pharmaceutical business in East Cheshire

Your new company
Your new company is a global pharmaceutical development and manufacturing organisation specialising in drug delivery systems. They are a growing & well-established global entity searching for an Interim Systems Accountant to be based out of their East Cheshire site.

Your new role
We're looking for an Interim Systems Accountant required to take the lead through a SAP ECC Implementation based on-site in East Cheshire for an approximate 8-month period.

The company is currently undergoing an SAP ECC integration, and the Finance Director is looking for additional support to manage the user acceptance testing of the SAP project. The successful candidate will be a qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) accountant, with the ability to get involved in a diverse range of tasks to support the SAP finance workstream and implementation project.

What you'll need to succeed
Proven experience in a SAP Finance implementation with a strong understanding of finance and accounting principles and an accountancy (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) qualification. Proficiency in SAP Finance modules and related technologies with a pivotal role in leading the SAP Finance implementation project from inception to completion. You will work closely with our Finance Team to conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution and a focus on the preparation and presentation of project status reports to the Finance Director.

The interim systems accountant will need to be adaptable and resilient, ready to step into any task required to assist the Finance Director and Financial Controller.

What you'll get in return
A daily rate of up to £550 outside of scope with flexible working opportunities on a 8month contract.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, please click "apply" and we will revert to the most relevant applications as soon as possible.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you're a qualified accountant looking for a new job in finance, please contact Benjamin Stanton at the Hays Senior Finance team in Manchester.