Finance Systems Accountant

Greenwellgleeson are recruiting for a Finance Systems Accountant to work with a well established business. Role is remote with occasional travel to Birmingham and other hubs. Duties of the role will include:Work with the IT team on operation and maintenance of financial systems (e.g., ERP, accounting software, and related platforms). Serve as the key point of business contact for system-related issues and troubleshooting.* Collaborate with IT teams to resolve technical issues and implement system enhancements.* System Implementation & Upgrades:* Key role in the implementation of new financial systems or system upgrades, including selection.* Support smooth integration of financial systems with other business systems (e.g., HR, procurement).* Oversee the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of future state financial systems during the transition period from SAP.* Assist in the design, testing, and implementation of the new ERP system, ensuring financial data integrity and accuracy. Manage system testing, patches and enhancements, user acceptance testing (UAT), and post-implementation reviews in collaboration with IT and other departments* Own the product roadmap, interfacing with the Finance team and IT to ensure new business requirements and/or new software releases are mapped out* Identify and recommend opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains within financial operations, within the SAP environment and new ERP system.* Work closely with the finance team to improve the use of systems for reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.* Develop and implement best practices and document procedures for system use and maintenance.* Provide training and ongoing support to finance and accounting teams on the use of financial systems.* Create user manuals, guides, and training materials to support efficient system use.* Serve as the primary point of contact for SAP (and successor system) and ERP-related issues and queries within the finance department.* Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data within systems through regular monitoring, audits, and reconciliation.* Develop and maintain custom reports and dashboards as needed for financial analysis and reporting using Business intelligence and PowerBI* Collaborate with the finance team to ensure data is correctly reported in compliance with accounting standards.* Ownership of the Data Structure (Hierarchies) with Finance ERP and ensure consistency across all business platforms.* Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis to support business decisions during and after the ERP transition.Lead or participate in finance-related system projects, including scope definition, timelines, and resource planning.* Track project progress and ensure milestones are met.* Ensure financial systems comply with relevant regulations, policies, and best practices for security.* Maintain appropriate internal controls within financial systems to prevent fraud or errors.Skills, Requirements, Qualifications* Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ ACMA* Experience leading systems implementations* Experience working with SAP would be an advantage * Strong Stakeholder management * Project Management ExperienceGreenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.To find out more about how and why Greenwell Gleeson Ltd process your personal data in line with the data protection regime please go to the privacy notice on our website www.greenwellgleeson.co.uk