FP&A Implementation Lead 12Month FTC

Summary: The FP&A Implementation Lead will oversee the implementation of new financial planning and analysis software within a national company, ensuring a smooth transition of existing processes. This role requires collaboration with finance colleagues and project management to define business requirements and deliver timelines. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial planning cycles and software implementation. The position offers a hybrid working environment and a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of new FP&A software across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with finance colleagues to transition existing processes to the new software.
• Collect, document, and analyze business requirements to define statements of work.
• Supervise configuration and user acceptance testing with the project team.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Regularly update leadership and escalate issues as they arise.

Key Skills:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA Accountant.
• Extensive experience managing financial planning cycles and leading finance projects.
• Robust understanding of financial processes and accounting standards.
• Experience in FP&A software implementation.
• Effective time management skills for coordinating workstreams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Oracle and Vena is advantageous.
• High standards of accuracy and precision, with the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Salary (Rate): 70000

City: Altrincham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance