Finance Systems Improvement Manager

Job Title: Finance Systems Improvement Manager

Location(s): Basingstoke (Hybrid min. 2 days per week in office

Springer Nature Group

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About the role:

We are looking for a Finance Systems Improvement Manager who will be instrumental in our Process Improvement initiatives. These are project based strategic initiatives requiring design, analysis, coordination and management.

Key Tasks

• Identify and support implementation of improved SAP S4 Hana functionality eg. automated reconciliations.
  
• Identify and implement process automation of month-end accounting activities using Power Automate and / or similar tools.
  
• Co-ordination and review of updated documentation and controls for the Internal Control System for Financial Accounting processes.
  
• Support the roll out of SAP Hana across Springer Nature group entities.
  
• Preparation and maintenance of a comprehensive consolidated Financial Reporting & Accounting month-end calendar as the basis for a Finance Closing Cockpit.
  
• Prepare monthly dashboard and progress update for open accounting related IT tickets.
  
• Adhoc Financial Accounting project work to support wider team initiatives.
  
• Business Support.
  

Key relationships:

• Internal: Financial Reporting & Group Accounting departments, Management Reporting Planning & Analysis Department, Overseas local entity finance departments, and IT.
  
• External: Auditors.
  

Qualifications:

• Strong academic record in relevant subject area; Good level of experience in General ledger accounting environments.
  
• Appropriate university degree and / or certified accountant qualification.
  

Skills / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of SAP (S4/HANA), specifically FI transactions and systematic capabilities.
  
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and effective time management in order to meet deadlines.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency both verbally and written in English.
  
• Proven track record of leading successful change management projects to tight deadlines in a multinational enterprise.
  
• Able to articulate clearly relevant financial knowledge and experience.
  

Desirable

• Good level of Excel skills and confident, logical approach to problem solving
  
• A motivated self starter with a diligent and collaborative style and positive attitude to change.
  

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