Interim Finance Systems Consultant job at Gatwick, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom Full Time NEW

Reed Finance is recruiting on behalf of a large, rapidly growing and industry-leading client for an Interim Finance Systems Consultant. This role is crucial for ensuring that their Microsoft based finance systems operate effectively, securely and in line with financial control requirements.

The Finance Systems Consultant will bridge the gap between finance, IT and external partners, translating business needs into practical system solutions, covering BAU requirements and assisting with troubleshooting and problem areas when needed. This role offers flexible hybrid working and is initially expected for 3-6 months, however could well even become permanent for the right candidate if desired.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Finance System Ownership and Administration: Serve as the day-to-day support of the Microsoft based system, configuring and maintaining chart of accounts, dimensions, user access and permissions.
• System Upgrades, Releases and Change Management: Lead system updates and work closely with third-party ERP support.
• Continuous Improvement and Optimisation: Lead finance process mapping and integrations, challenge and optimise existing processes and functionality and explore new features for the finance community.
• Finance Reporting and Data Enablement: Support management reporting, regulatory reporting and budgeting processes. Ensure that data feeds downstream into Power BI accurately.
• User Support and Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary escalation point for finance system issues, manage change requests and liaise between IT, Finance and external third parties.
• Controls, Compliance, and Audit: Ensure the controls environment is designed and operating effectively, supporting internal and external audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Practical experience in the administration Microsoft based ERP systems.
• Experience working in a financial environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to analyse information, make decisions and apply solutions.

Our client are looking for the right person to join them immediately for 3-6 months, however this could even become permanent for the right candidate if desired. Please apply now for further information.