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Job purpose
The role of the Financial Systems Manager is to lead on system enhancements and finance process review and improvements. This role will play a pivotal link between Finance, IT and Project Team and therefore we are looking for someone with extensive experience in all aspects of large complex financial systems implementation and process / systems review.
Working with market leading products and partners, the role will cover both projects & BAU and will be a crucial player in working with both technology and finance teams internally and externally.
The role is a critical part of an exciting transformation journey for the client and will play a significant part in the success of our move from Microsoft GP to Workday.



Duties and responsibilities

* Act as a key member of the Finance Systems team, forging strong relationships with both the business and IT
* Help to build and design robust finance system processes (workday specific)
* Key member of the delivery team to implement Workday Financials across the business
* Manage and migrate finance data projects, including supporting the transition from Microsoft GP to Workday
* Manage robust interfaces between inhouse systems and Workday Financials
* Ensure the finance team have strong confidence in the delivery of finance system projects, upgrades and change as required
* Ensure the finance systems team are providing ongoing change, support and development across a number of areas, including but not limited to: Financial Accounting, Fixed Assets, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Intercompany, Consolidations, Treasury, Tax, Security and Reporting
* To assist with identifying and implementing improvements to business processes
* To manage bi-annual upgrades, including regression testing and implementation of new functionality
* Establish best practices for financial systems use and system guides/procedures for users
* To work with 3rd parties and various external partners
* Deal with complex end user challenges on a frequent basis
Qualifications & Requirements

Requirements include:
* 4+ years experienced Systems Accountant or Finance Systems Manager that has held a role within a reputable brand
* Played a key role within delivery of complex ERP system implementations, with focus on Finance (ideally Workday)
* Demonstrable experience of leading on data migration, user acceptance testing, integrations and process review
* A qualified Accountant, with any relevant qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc
● First rate communication, inter-personal, and influencing skills
● Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail including the capacity to identify and appropriately assess and order competing interests and priorities.
● Highly IT literate and forward thinking when it comes to technology adoption
● Solid technical and analytical skills
● Methodical and thorough approach to investigation and solution of problems
● Outstanding people skills - able to assess staff skill levels and to delegate appropriately
● Self-motivated and wishing to make a difference, with a track record of achievements
● Able to break down complex technical matters into easily understood concepts

Desirable:
* Experience with Workday
* Experience in consolidation and intercompany accounting
* A background of technical skills - Excel

Location
The job is centred around two locations Durham (where the IT team is based) and Kenilworth (where the Finance team is based) the role could work from either location, but expect travel to the other location when needed

The role

This exciting role comes with the opportunity for extensive customer-facing work across consulting, project management and potentially presales. You will be a Consultant with a strong business understanding and a passion for new technology, looking to join a friendly, professional and dynamic team.



As part of the Operations Team, you will join a team of experienced consultants to manage the implementation of the client's software for customers, interacting with multiple stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality training, guidance and expertise. You will be a qualified or part qualified accountant with a track record of delivering successful ERP implementations and managing system integrations. Thriving at new challenges and working in a dynamic environment, you will be a team player in an environment where colleagues support each other.





Main responsibilities

* Acquiring an in-depth knowledge of the client's product
* Managing the implementation for new customers
* Ensuring implementations follow best practices, helping customers streamline their business processes
* Implementation project management
* Driving implementation projects to deliver measurable business benefits as identified in the pre-sales process
* Managing third-party relationships
* Ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and within scope
* Reporting to the Consulting Manager or a senior member of the Management Team, submitting weekly timesheets and 15Five feedback
* Providing customer training, including alongside new starters and interns where required
* Managing consulting team resources alongside the Head of Professional Services when planning projects
* Running implementation workshops
* Intermittent testing of new releases
* Input into development priorities, in particular, in relation to UK-specific accounting requirements
* Assistance with presales support



Essential qualifications and experience

* Part qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA)
* Practical experience in one or more of the following business areas:
* Management and financial accounting
* Project management, project accounting, project billing
* Multi-currency reporting, multi-company accounting and consolidation
* Purchasing, stock accounting and ordering
* Strong understanding of fundamental business processes
* Strong IT technical skills and understanding
* Full UK driving licence



Desired qualifications and experience

* Fully qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, ICAEW or CIMA)
* Experience in implementing ERP systems such as Unit4/Agresso, Microsoft, SAP, Sage 200, Netsuite and Oracle, whether as an external consultant or from the customer side
* Practical experience in all of the following business areas:
* Management and financial accounting
* Project management, project accounting, project billing
* Multi-currency reporting, multi-company accounting and consolidation
* Purchasing, stock accounting and ordering
* Strong understanding of basic business



Personal characteristics:

* Self-motivated with the ability to motivate themselves and others
* Service-minded and solution-focused
* Responsible and reliable
* Accurate and structured
* Ability to work both independently and in teams
* Flexibility and the willingness to learn
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Fluent written and spoken business English



Benefits and terms

* Full-time role
* Flexible working policy
* Opportunity to join an ambitious scale-up organisation
* Health insurance following successful completion of the probationary period
* 26 days holiday, rising by 1 day per 2 years' service (up to a maximum of 5 extra days), not including bank holidays
* An excellent culture with regular paid-for social events

Role: Finance Operations Manager
Location: London and remote (hybrid working)
Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + bonus and benefits

Our exceptional market-leading client is looking for an experienced Finance Operations Manager to join their fantastic organisation.
You will be responsible for the operational delivery of distributions to all external customers, whilst having a clear understanding of the impact and relation to the financial reporting for the organisation.

You will oversee all customer distributions whilst reporting back to Finance Director and conducting attentive quality assurance (QA) checks on all customer distributions. You will deputise for FD when required on bi-monthly CODA performance with stakeholders and build QA deadlines and follow up on Finance tasks that affect distribution to ensure prompt delivery

Experience and Qualifications
* Professionally qualified Accountant with significant post-qualification experience
* Experience in senior finance operation roles, ideally also with some auditing background
* Experience working in a complex environment, including implementing strong processes and controls.
* Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills.
* Experience in a Service Provider role.

If you possess the above skills and would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity - please apply before 5pm on Friday 16th September

Job purpose



To be part of the team that supports the client's Finance Systems and users in a fast-paced and demanding environment:



* To maintain the integrity, access and security of Finance Systems and key financial data
* Provide support through the provision of Finance Systems expertise, and the resolution of queries begins processed through the Helpdesk
* To maintain system training materials and support documentation



Duties and responsibilities



* Provide excellent customer service in all aspects, in person, via phone, chat or email
* Provide Helpdesk support through gaining excellent knowledge of Finance Systems to enable effective liaison with users and the timely resolution of queries
* Diagnose and resolve software issues of support calls
* Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
* Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues
* Follow standard help desk procedures
* Work with other In-house development / infrastructure teams
* Maintain system documentation to reflect change in processes / functionality following upgrades
* Provide training in the use of Financial Systems
* To be involved in regression testing for annual upgrades
* Develop and maintain customised management reports as required
* Assist in the design, development, testing and implementation of changes / automation of Financial processes and reporting
* Ensure change documentation is complete and fully approved; processed and recorded in a controlled and auditable manner

Qualifications & Requirements



Requirements include:



* Good understanding of Accounting and Financial principles/practices

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring attention to detail

* Highly organised and able to manage own time effectively to meet deadlines

* Shows drive, energy and determination to achieve results
* Communicates effectively at all levels





Location



IT Department: Durham



Accounts Offices: Kenilworth/Warwick/York/Isle of Man

Job Description

Our client is looking to hire a System/ERP manager to join their growing IT Team in Hong Kong. It is a global multinational in-house company, offering a permanent role. You will be getting the opportunity to working in one of the fastest-growing industry leaders in Hong Kong and have exposure across APAC regions.

Role & Responsibilities

* Responsible for leading and managing the team in system implementation and project migrations, including ERP and other software applications.
* Act as the key person to work with internal stakeholders or users across Asia Pacific region.
* Lead or assist clients in setting up and managing service contracts.
* Ensure that department or project goals are well-achieved within the timeframe set, as well as adhere to approved budget.
* Assess and recommend solutions or modifications to current and future ERP system requirements to ensure that organizational needs are met.
* Oversee the full projects life cycle as well as liaise with external vendors, including requirement gathering, gap analysis, system specifications design, data conversion, implementation, documentation, SIT, UAT and training, as well as providing guidance to junior staff whenever necessary.

Skills & Qualifications

* Diploma holder or above in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related.
* Minimum 3-5 year's work experience in ERP projects and have experience in project management role.
* Experience with either of the ERP softwares (NAV, AX, SAP, D365).
* Self motivated individual that is strong in project management with proven communication and collaboration skills.
* Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin.

Does this opportunity sound like something you would be keen to learn more about? If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate and apply now. Interested parties may drop your resume at r.leow@washingtonfrank.com or email to me at +852 3008 3863 if you have any enquiries.

Job purpose



To be part of the team that supports the client's Finance Systems and users in a fast-paced and demanding environment:



* To maintain the integrity, access and security of Finance Systems and key financial data
* Provide support through the provision of Finance Systems expertise, and the resolution of queries begins processed through the Helpdesk
* To maintain system training materials and support documentation



Duties and responsibilities



* Provide excellent customer service in all aspects, in person, via phone, chat or email
* Provide Helpdesk support through gaining excellent knowledge of Finance Systems to enable effective liaison with users and the timely resolution of queries
* Diagnose and resolve software issues of support calls
* Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention
* Follow up with users to ensure complete resolution of issues
* Follow standard help desk procedures
* Work with other In-house development / infrastructure teams
* Maintain system documentation to reflect change in processes / functionality following upgrades
* Provide training in the use of Financial Systems
* To be involved in regression testing for annual upgrades
* Develop and maintain customised management reports as required
* Assist in the design, development, testing and implementation of changes / automation of Financial processes and reporting
* Ensure change documentation is complete and fully approved; processed and recorded in a controlled and auditable manner

Qualifications & Requirements



Requirements include:



* Good understanding of Accounting and Financial principles/practices
* Functional knowledge and experience of Microsoft Great Plains

* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, ensuring attention to detail

* Highly organised and able to manage own time effectively to meet deadlines

* Shows drive, energy and determination to achieve results
* Communicates effectively at all levels





Location



IT Department: Durham



Accounts Offices: Kenilworth/Warwick/York/Isle of Man

Role & Responsibilities

* Monitor system performance and provide security measures, troubleshooting and maintenance as needed
* Assist users to diagnose and solve technology-related problems
* Develop custom solutions to minimize user workload and errors
* Identify areas of operation that need updated equipment
* Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, and compatibility with existing system, and make purchase recommendations
* Evaluate, update, and maintain phone systems (incl. wireless) and messaging
* Educate users to make better use of existing company resources

Skills & Qualifications

* Minimum of 10 years experience in an IT environment
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Computer Science
* 5 years' experience with an ERP system
* General knowledge of job shop business cycle
* Ability to gather requirements, evaluate business needs, and create custom solutions
* Experience administering MS Office 365 and MS Teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Must be self-motivated and willing to continue to develop skill sets
* Strive to streamline processes and automate where feasible
* Natural interest in technology and desire to stay abreast of new tech
* Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills

Finance Systems Analyst
Salary - £30,000 - £40,000
Location - Durham England

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a well-known leading industry based in Durham. The Finance Systems Analyst position will be ideally for anyone with 2-3 years of experience doing similar role.

You will be part of a busy IT Business Systems team providing support to their current ERP and have the opportunity to support the implementation of new finance systems for a large-scale business in the future.

The ideal candidate will have experience providing support to finance/accounting systems at any environment (Vendor, Re-seller or End user). Full training will be provided to the right candidate to their current Finance system to enable them to provide excellent user support

This is a great opportunity for a talented Finance systems support/analyst t who is eager to learn a new system and be a part of large-scale Finance System implementation. The role is hybrid, so the ideal candidate will be in a commutable distance from Durham.

To be considered for this role must have:

* Proven support experience for any Finance/ERP Systems - Such as Sage, SAP, Xero etc.
* Proven IT support/administration experience
* Strong communication skills and the ability to liaise with employees at all organisational levels
* Basic understanding of finance
* Has been part of Finance Systems implementation team - Desirable
* Full Eligibility to work in the UK

If you're the ideal candidate for this position, please apply ASAP using the link below or email k.limbu@washingtonfrank.com or call me 02038266731 and I would be happy to discuss this and any other ERP opportunities we have available.

Washington Frank International is the leading ERP recruitment firm in the UK, advertising more ERP jobs than any other agency. We deal with Consultancies, Partners & End Users throughout EMEA. By specialising solely in placing candidates in the ERP market I have built relationships with most of the key employers in the UK and have an unrivalled understanding of where the best opportunities & jobs are. I understand the need for discretion and would welcome the opportunity to speak to any ERP candidates that are considering a new career or job either now or in the future. Confidentiality is of course guaranteed.

Job Description:

My client is a business with more than 80 years of history and its products are sold to over 30 markets around the world. They are currently looking for a Group Solution Manager - ERP/SAP/IT to support the Group IT Management strategic decision making and oversee the entire IT department.

Responsibilities:

* Responsible for overseeing the group IT team and identify existing demand and potential opportunities for stakeholders and business process owners in assigned Procurement / Supply Chain / Production Operations and other assigned business operation teams
* To establish an overall planning, interdependence list and priority, as well as managing the IT Demand and Supply List
* To involve in the sessions of Group IT management planning, such as strategy planning, annual budget and forecast in IT
* To outline the current and to-be processes with stakeholders, business process owners and Group Solution Delivery Teams in the planning phase, hence promoting group IT solutions
* To provide support to the project team on carrying out the business process transition plan
* Conduct ad-hoc duties as assigned

Requirements:

* University degree in Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline
* 3-5 years' of project management experience in Supply Chain IT projects such as Warehouse Management System / Supplier Relationship Management / Supply Chain Analytics for Retail / FMCG / CPG industry, preferably with experience in Hong Kong and Mainland China
* Experience with the deployment of Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and/or Business Process Management (BPM) software is highly preferred
* Familiar with integration methods across SAP or various system experience
* Matured, self-motivated individual with strong negotiation skills
* Good command in spoken/written Chinese and English, and Mandarin.
* Excellent project management, interpersonal and communication skills

For those that are interested, please do not hesitate to apply now! Please send your resume in word format to r.leow@washingtonfrank.com or call +852 3008 3863 for further information or any enquiries.

Job Description

My client, is a global leading multinational in-house manufacturing companies, headquartered in Asia with offices in over 45 countries worldwide. They are currently looking for System Administrator or System Engineer to manage their system and support their business activities.

Role & Responsibilities

* Responsible for managing and monitoring system administration, system security and user authorization configuration.
* Perform User Acceptance Test and System Integration Testing as well as prepare relevant documents to user during the implementation.
* Conduct regular system checking, maintenance, enhancement and user ID management; and review various system policies and SOPs.
* Keep track on the enforcement and compliance of IT security policies to ensure that standards are met.

Skills & Qualifications

* Degree holder or above in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related disciplines
* Experience in servers and database management, design and performance tuning, but fresh graduate with relevant experience is also welcomed.
* Experience in SAP basis system administration or Cloud or Cyber Security is a definite advantage.
* Self-motivated individual and a good team player with good communication skills and analytic skills.
* Good command of written and spoken English and Mandarin.

The company has stable working environment and offers a permanent position. This will be a great opportunity for you if you are looking for a good career path in the IT industry. If you are interested and qualified, send your CV in word format to r.leow@washingtonfrank.com or call me at +852 3008 3863 to discuss further.