Job Title: Record to Reports Supervisor
Location: Manchester
Contract: 6 months / Hybrid 2 day remote flexibility
Hours: 35 per week
Rates: £33.50p/h
Job Description
SRG are looking for a record to reports supervisor for a leading pharmaceutical company based in Manchester. The R2R Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Record to Report process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and continuous process improvement. This role supervises a team of accountants and analysts, coordinates month-end close activities, and supports audits and financial analysis.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring that the R2R processes are aligned with global standard practices of the business and organizational objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Supervise daily operations of the R2R team, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
* Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to better understand business requirements and translate them to R2R solutions.
* Process Optimization: Continuously review and enhance financial and accounting processes, aiming for increased efficiency and accuracy.
* Process Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
* Data integrity: Coordinate with other finance functions (AP, AR, FP&A) and business units to ensure data integrity.
* Testing and validation: Lead or support testing efforts to ensure that R2R processes meet quality and compliance standards.
* User training and support: Provide guidance to end-users and team members on best practices for R2R processes.
* Troubleshooting: Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to R2R process
* Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of R2R configurations.
* Internal Controls: Monitor and improve internal controls and compliance with company policies.
* Stay Current: Stay updated on best practice, and industry standards, and apply this knowledge to enhance R2R processes.
* Project Management: Assist in project planning, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring that the R2R project aligns with organizational goals and deadlines.
* Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.
Experience and Qualifications
* Good understanding of GBSO workstreams and respective Finance processes
* Accounting qualifications CPA/CIMA
* Extensive experience in SAP R2R processes.
* Strong understanding of accounting and financial principals and standards
* Proven experience in SAP implementation projects
* Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
* Effective communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
* Hands-on approach, self-starter mentality
* Strong service orientation and positive attitude
* Good interpersonal and influencing skills
* Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization
Other relevant skills
* Management experience
* Management qualifications
* Lean qualifications
* Process design / change experience
* System implementation experience