Finance Transformation Senior Accountant

The Finance Transformation Senior Accountant will support both the Finance Transformation Project and business as usual activities. This position will report directly to the Group Financial Controller and will support in the management, co-ordination and delivery of an efficient and effective Finance Function. This position will be a key member of the Finance Transformation Project Team in delivering Budgeting System and Purchase to Pay System. Minimum Education & Skills Required A NFQ8 qualification or an equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline. Qualified Member of relevant accountancy body (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post qualification experience. Minimum 5 years’ finance experience with in depth knowledge of accounting. Proven experience in using a relevant financial software package - experience in Sun, Vision, Sage, and MS applications would be an advantage. Excellent relationship management skills and ability to deliver tangible results within agreed, tight deadlines. Change management experience. Job Duties & Responsibilities Design, develop and implement comprehensive budgeting system and Purchase to Pay System as a key member of the Finance Transformation Project Team to better enable the finance functions delivery of the organisation’s strategy and respond to external stakeholders. Responsibility to Plan, Execute, Monitor and Close the finance transformation project. Scope and schedule the key elements of the finance transformation project including managing costs during the project cycle to ensure they are kept within budget. Streamline budget allocation and expenditure tracking processes to create efficiencies. Enhance financial planning and decision-making processes by designing reports / dashboards that offer strategic perspective on operational performance. Improve the collection, integration and presentation of budgeting and forecasting financial data to support variance analysis, reporting and corrective action. Produce accurate, effective and timely monthly management accounts in line with FRS 102 SORP. Staff Benefits Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave 27 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme *Rewarding Career *Career with meaning *attractive benefits *work life balance These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the organisation.