Senior Systems Accountant

SF Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are working with a fantastic charity that is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to join a complex and purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role with responsibility for taking ownership of the organisation's finance platform, leading finance systems projects and driving automation, improved reporting, data quality and governance.

You'll play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation's finance systems, working

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing finance systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to drive automation and data quality.
• Experience with governance and controls in financial data.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the finance system and reporting tools, acting as SME.
• Lead day-to-day administration, development and optimisation of the finance system.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting and enhance user experience.
• Lead finance systems projects from planning through to implementation, delivering on time.
• Manage system configuration and development changes with governance, testing and documentation.
• Develop and maintain the finance systems roadmap and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial controls, system integrity and high-quality data.
• Monitor integrations, troubleshoot issues with suppliers and ICT.
• Design and develop reports, dashboards and management information for decisions.
• Provide training and ongoing support to finance system users.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiency through technology.
• Support wider transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach junior members of the Finance team and promote collaboration.

Skills

Finance systems

Data governance

Automation

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP system

Job description

SF Partners are working with a fantastic charity that is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Accountant to join a complex and purpose-driven organisation. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this is a key role with responsibility for taking ownership of the organisation's finance platform, leading finance systems projects and driving automation, improved reporting, data quality and governance.

You'll play a central role in shaping the future of the organisation's finance systems, working closely with Finance, Technology & Data and operational teams to ensure systems continue to support the organisation's strategic ambitions.

This is a 12-month FTC.

Key tasks:

• You'll take ownership of the finance system and associated reporting tools, acting as the organisation's subject matter expert.
• Leading the day-to-day administration, development and optimisation of the finance system.
• Identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve reporting and enhance the user experience.
• Leading finance systems projects from planning through to successful implementation, ensuring they are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Managing system configuration and development changes, ensuring appropriate governance, testing and documentation are in place.
• Developing and maintaining the finance systems roadmap, helping to shape future enhancements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Maintaining robust financial controls, system integrity and high-quality financial data.
• Monitoring system integrations, troubleshooting issues and working closely with software suppliers and ICT colleagues to deliver effective solutions.
• Designing and developing reports, dashboards and management information to support informed decision-making.
• Providing training, guidance and ongoing support to finance system users across the organisation.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, reporting and efficiency through technology and automation.
• Supporting the continued development of finance systems and contributing to wider transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coaching and developing junior members of the Finance team, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Building strong relationships with Finance, Technology & Data, operational teams and senior stakeholders across the organisation