Senior Associate Finance Transformation

Vista Global; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Global is seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate for its Finance Transformation team. This role involves leading finance transformation projects, managing stakeholders, and collaborating across functions to drive efficiency and strategic alignment within the finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance transformation or system implementation projects required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, capable of large data analysis.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA or ACCA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with finance stakeholders to deliver transformation initiatives.
• Manage projects from discovery through implementation.
• Create process maps and functional specifications.

Skills

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Economics

Tools

Excel

SAP

NetSuite

Tagetik

OneSource

Sovos

Job description

Job Profile

Vista Global, the global business aviation group, integrates a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light services to cover all aspects of business aviation, through its brands. The group's mission is to lead the change in providing customers with the most advanced flying services and the very best value, anytime, anywhere around the world.

We are seeking highly motivated Senior Associate to join our Finance Transformation team. The Senior Associate will play a critical role in the design and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects aimed at transforming the finance function. They will lead projects such as ERP implementations, process improvement initiatives and compliance projects. The role involves gathering and analyzing business requirements, mapping processes, identifying opportunities for improvement, driving implementation and change management strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, be highly experienced in transformation, and possess strong knowledge of ERP systems. This role is ideal for a self-motivated professional who thrives in ambiguity and is comfortable working across a wide range of projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Partner with finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams to identify, scope, and deliver transformation initiatives that drive efficiency, agility, and strategic alignment within the finance function.
• Manage projects of varying size and complexity from early-stage discovery through implementation and post-delivery optimization.
• Assess the current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and propose future-state solutions aligned with the Vista Global strategy.
• Create and maintain process maps, workflows, and system flows.
• Translate business needs into functional specifications for system implementations.
• Develop change management strategies and training initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of new systems / processes.
• Deliver clear, compelling communication – including presentations, reports, and project updates – for stakeholders at all levels to facilitate decision making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Accounting, Tax, Billing, Procurement, etc.) to deliver integrated solutions.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Experience in finance transformation or system implementation projects.
• Strong understanding of financial processes, including financial reporting, O2C, R2R, P2P, and general ledger management.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certification (e.g., ACA or ACCA) is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with the ability to perform analysis, transformation, and reconciliation of large data sets.
• Strong financial background to understand accounting impact and business processes.
• Experience with SAP, NetSuite, or other ERP.
• Experience with Tagetik, OneSource and Sovos desirable but not essential.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels within the organization
• Proven ability to simplify complex concepts and present clear, actionable recommendations
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Passion for streamlining processes and efficiency
• Takes ownership of tasks and sees them through to completion with minimal supervision
• Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and business needs
• Works effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of tasks