The role
is dynamic and will evolve based on programme priorities, offering exposure to a wide range of strategic and operational finance Responsibilities:
1. Lead and support finance transformation projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
2. Collaborate with subject-matter experts to define and document finance requirements.
3. Drive process improvements with a focus on standardisation, automation, and efficiency.
4. Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams to support integrated solutions.
5. Represent finance in cross-functional working groups and governance forums.
6. Deliver high-quality project management from planning through to implementation.
7. Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making and change adoption.
Essential Experience & Skills:
8. Qualified accountant or equivalent senior-level finance experience.
9. Strong background in financial and management accounting, with broad process knowledge.
10. Proven track record in finance systems implementation and process change.
11. Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
12. Ability to interpret complex data and influence strategic decisions.
13. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Desirable:
15. Experience with SAP (including S/4HANA, Business Warehouse, Business Objects).
16. Project management qualifications.
17. Familiarity with agile methodologies.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
18. Corporate Governance
19. Credit Control
20. Part-Qualified Accountant
21. Payroll
22. Public Practice Accounting
23. Public Services Accounting
24. Senior Finance – Qualified
25. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
26. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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