About the Role:
We are seeking a Systems Accountant Optimisation SME to join our Digital Strategy Programme. This role will play a key part in transforming finance systems and processes, ensuring robust financial control, data integrity, and automation to support future ways of working.
Sitting within the Finance workstream, this business-facing role bridges finance operations and digital systems, engaging with stakeholders, SMEs, and end-users to deliver efficient, transparent, and best-in-class solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as SME for systems accounting, shaping to-be processes and resolving current system pain points.
* Lead optimisation of finance systems strategy, integrations, and automation opportunities.
* Provide technical support for ERP and finance applications, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
* Strengthen governance, controls, and quality assurance across finance systems.
* Support training, enablement, and knowledge management to build digital capability across Finance.
* Collaborate with internal IT, Digital & Data teams, and third-party providers to align finance systems with wider enterprise strategy.
* Partner with project teams to ensure effective design, testing, and deployment of solutions.
Experience & Skills:
* Significant experience managing and administering finance systems.
* Proven ability to identify and implement systems improvements to meet business needs.
* Strong knowledge of financial controls and day-to-day accounting processes.
* Proficient in ERP systems, data tools, and reporting platforms (eg Power BI, Business Warehouse).
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, analytical skills, and problem-solving ability.
* Resilient, adaptable, and able to work at pace in a changing environment.
Qualifications:
* Professional finance qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) required.
* Degree-level education preferred.
Other Information:
* Some travel may be required.
* Flexibility to support wider programme activities as needed.