Description:
We are delighted to be acting exclusively on behalf of our client, a leading global B2B technology company operating in the travel industry. This is a 1-year contract position sitting within the Group Finance function reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. It will operate on a hybrid basis, 2 days weekly in office. This role is ideally suited for someone with hands on experience in finance operations who is looking to work across finance related projects & initiatives.
This person will lead and deliver critical finance projects across a number of verticals including:
- Partner integrations & new product development
- Acquisitions integrations & strategic corporate-level initiatives
- Driving process improvement & optimisation across Finance
Main responsibilities will include:
The role will span across a number of key verticals within Group Finance including:
- Act as the main finance point of contact for new partner integrations and product launches, collaborating cross-functionally to ensure smooth delivery and accuracy in reporting and data post go live.
- Identify and resolve process inefficiencies in current financial operations to optimise outcomes.
- Review and interpret contracts for new and renewing partners, ensuring financial commitments are accurate and reflected in systems.
- Coordinate with Go Live, Product, and Technology teams to ensure accurate financial setup and reporting.
- Oversee training and support for finance team members involved in new product or partner operations.
- Lead optimisation of ERP system (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365), including integration of AI tools like Power BI and Co-Pilot.
- Roll out and standardise data tools (e.g. ThoughtSpot) to improve reporting consistency across business units.
- Drive finance automation initiatives across invoicing, reporting, and reconciliation processes.
- Contribute to the development of a Finance AI strategy to ensure digital evolution of the finance function.
- Support strategic growth initiatives, including onboarding acquisitions and integrating finance systems, tools, and processes.
ABOUT THE PERSON:
Knowledge and Experience:
- Qualified Accountant with +7 years post-qualification experience
- Demonstrated experience in finance transformation, project delivery, and financial operations/reporting roles.
- Experience implementing ERP systems (preferably Microsoft D365) and embedding AI and automation tools (e.g., Power BI, Co-Pilot) across finance.
- Experience in data-driven insight generation, including leveraging tools such as ThoughtSpot and aligning multiple reporting sources, at all times ensuring accuracy of financial data models.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and improve finance tooling such as T&E platforms or invoice automation solutions.
- Excellent project planning and delivery skills – able to assess existing tools/processes, define requirements, and manage execution.
- Commercial and analytical mindset with the ability to turn complex data into clear business insight.
- A self-starter, able to lead workstreams independently and manage competing priorities effectively.
- High attention to detail, able to identify an issue and investigate and design a solution, driving that solution through to implementation.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of working across all levels of a business.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and nurture relationships across the business at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, capable of working across all levels of a business.
- Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to manage several priorities at once.