Operations Finance Analyst - part time

ZipRecruiter; Warwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Operations Finance Analyst for a part-time role. This position supports the Product Owners in delivering the roadmap for Ops Finance processes within a dynamic transformation team. You will collaborate in workshops, translate product requirements, and conduct change impact assessments. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive performance efficiency and operational excellence within a supportive environment. If you have a strong background in operational finance and excellent stakeholder management skills, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operational finance, particularly in purchase to pay processes.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and internal control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating in workshops to help deliver the product roadmap for operational finance.
• Creating and executing user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure systems meet business needs.

Skills

Operational Finance

Purchase to Pay Processes

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Governance and Risk Frameworks

Tools

Workday

Ivalua

Job description

Job Description

Job Role: Operations Finance Analyst - Part time

Industry: Utilities

Location: Warwick (Part time role - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays - on site Wednesdays)

Contract Length: 6 months (possible extension)

Pay Rate: £350 per day via umbrella

We are looking for an experienced Operations Finance Analyst to join our team on a part-time basis. This role supports the Product Owners for Operational Finance in developing and delivering the roadmap for Ops Finance processes within the CFO transformation team.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborating in workshops and design sessions to help deliver the product roadmap for operational finance.
2. Translating the roadmap into clear product requirements, including features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
3. Continuously prioritising and maintaining product requirements to achieve desired outcomes for the team.
4. Working in an Agile environment, refining priorities, and identifying risks and opportunities.
5. Conducting change impact assessments and training needs assessments to identify gaps.
6. Creating and executing user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure systems meet business needs.
7. Developing training materials and becoming a "train the trainer" to empower the team with new processes.
8. Working alongside cross-functional teams, ensuring a collaborative approach to operational finance processes.
9. Identifying and flagging risks while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
10. Creating and delivering standard operating procedures that uphold operational excellence.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Extensive experience in operational finance, particularly in purchase to pay processes.
• A proven track record of delivering performance efficiency and operational excellence.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with Workday or Ivalua is a plus.

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.

However, we may retain your details for any future suitable vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, beliefs, orientations, identities, and more.

We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.