Job Description

Key Contribution Areas

 Finance consolidation system administration, planning and supporting implementing
incremental change initiatives.
 Develop a thorough understanding of the systems, related architecture and
processes directly involving Finance across the Group including inputs and outputs to
the processes.
 Master data management and development and maintenance of reports and related
input forms, including updates required for annual IFRS disclosures and regulatory
reporting.
 Troubleshooting Finance business issues in conjunction with external service
provider and Finance Solution Architecture teams.
 Engage with relevant projects to ensure business readiness and smooth handover
from project to business-as-usual.
 Work with the Finance teams across the Group to identify and design incremental
system improvements critical to developing the processes owned by or involving
Group and local Finance teams.
 Work closely with Finance and IT teams to plan and support system upgrades,
supporting functional testing for development or upgrade activities.
 Preparation and maintenance of clear documentation of relevant processes,
procedures, and controls.
 Providing specialist and organisation-wide training and support as identified.
 Supporting the internal and external audit processes.
 Maintenance of an operational process to ensure the systems support business
processes and are fit for purpose.
 Develop excellent working relationships across the Group to ensure quality service to
internal customers.
 Support in the embedding of the risk culture and control framework across the Group
including identification of risks and controls and remedial actions to address all
points.
 Be flexible and provide support across Group Finance for all tasks including M&A
and project work when required.

Personal Capabilities Required

 Strong analytical and demonstrated problem-solving skills. Proven ability to easily

identify issues, troubleshoot, escalate, track and resolve issues. Ability to develop
strategies and implement solutions.
 Strong written and verbal communication skills including, business and functional
requirements, and the ability to explain complex ideas and principles to a wide range
of audiences.
 Highly motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to work under
pressure, achieve targets and meet strict deadlines.
 Team working/interaction with others; strong team player with the ability to interact
with colleagues at all levels. Ability to also work independently.
 Be proactive, have an enthusiastic attitude to work, and be committed to continuous
process improvement.
 Highly flexible and the ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
and manage conflicting priorities.

Functional or Technical Knowledge and Skill Required

 Proven experience in the development and implementation of process improvement

in a similar environment.
 Qualified accountant with experience in financial accounting, reporting, and
consolidation is highly desirable.
 Considerable experience of working within an accounting environment including
development of financial reporting systems, procedures and controls. Highly
numerate and analytical, with ability to interpret and present data clearly.
 Have excellent PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.) with a strong appreciation of
general ledger and consolidation systems, In particular advanced Excel and a good
understanding of databases, data uploads, extraction, and interfaces with other
systems.
 Experience with SAP BW, BPC and EPM Add-in required.