Operations Finance Analyst - Part Time

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

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a skilled Operations Finance Analyst to join their team on a part-time basis. This role involves supporting the Product Owners in delivering the operational finance roadmap within the CFO transformation team. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, refine product requirements, and ensure operational excellence through user acceptance testing and training. If you're passionate about finance and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborating in workshops to deliver the product roadmap for operational finance.
• Conducting change impact assessments and training needs assessments.

Skills

Operational Finance

Stakeholder Management

Governance and Risk Frameworks

Agile Methodologies

User Acceptance Testing

Communication Skills

Tools

Workday

Ivalua

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

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