Pearse Professionals are proud to be partnering exclusively with a high growth, Facilities Management organisation. With a strong commitment to doing right by their people, customers, and the communities they serve, this is a values-led business scaling at pace. Now employing over 16,000 people across the UK, the company continues to expand significantly year on year.
They are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Accountant to lead an exciting systems transformation programme across the business. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, this role is pivotal in implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Workday and supporting with the ongoing management of these systems thereafter.
Role Description
Key Programme Responsibilities:
1. During Implementation:
Data Management
• Develop master data management processes and support data migration to build current master data into relevant target systems
• Support the performance of data reconciliation as part of data cutover activities to validate the completeness of data migration
System Change Management
• Involved in the test phase to validate initial system configurations, accounting preferences, workflows, and finance transaction forms (e.g. PO, invoice, payment)
Vendor Management
• Collaborate with Churchill IT to support the development of in-scope system integrations
• Provide input into testing strategies for finance-related functionalities
Access Management
• Establish a Segregation of Duties (SoD) matrix to ensure role permissions are designed appropriately during programme implementation
• Manage access during testing cycles
• Confirm role-to-business user mapping for day-one readiness
Issue Management
• Set up and document processes for issue identification and resolution during programme implementation
2. Ongoing BAU Responsibilities (Post Go-Live)
• Maintain and update organisational structures (e.g., cost centres, departments, regions, etc)
• Work closely with the finance team to manage system changes (i.e., changes to COA or core accounting setup) independently to avoid conflicts of interest and support auditors in placing greater reliance on system reports
• Validate and manage ongoing system upgrades with Microsoft
• Continually monitor system performance and user feedback to initiate continuous improvement
• Oversee and review access controls regularly
• Manage joiner, mover, leaver processes
• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve system defects/issues on an ongoing basis
Key Skills & Experience Required:
• Experience implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 ideally within a multi-site business.
• Strong communication skills and able to communicate to all levels including senior leadership.
• Highly motivated and resourceful, capable of working on initiative, as individual or part of a team.
• Experience collaborating with IT teams and external implementation partners for system integrations and upgrades
• Ability to build & maintain strong relationships across the business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on system improvements
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with finance reporting tools
Person specification:
• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Proactive, self-driven, and results-oriented
• Effective problem solver with sound judgment
• Clear and confident communicator across all levels
• Collaborative team player with adaptability to change
• High integrity and confidentiality
• Strong organisation skills with excellent time management
• Committed to continuous learning and improvement