Finance Business Partner

Leeds, Yorkshire
Broster Buchanan

• Project accounting role, Leeds-based hybrid (c3 days per week on site)
• Key role on a major finance ERP systems transformation
• Initially 12 months, with potential for extension

Broster Buchanan is partnering with a large, well-established not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Project Accountant to help drive significant change across their accounting systems and processes. Project Accountant Location: Hybrid – Leeds based, c3 days per week on site Salary: £52,000 – £60,000 depending upon experience 12-month Fixed Term Contract – potential extensionThe opportunity This is an organisation that has a long standing reputation of being an employer where fixed term contracts evolve into interesting permanent roles and where many people build successful careers without having to compromise on work life balance and know that their work is contributing to the local community both now and into the future. The organisation is undertaking a major transformation of their finance systems and processes, including the implementation of a new ERP solution. They’re looking for an experienced Project Accountant / Finance Business Partner to play a key role in this change initiative, working with a wide range of stakeholders across finance and the wider business in a collaborative but intellectually stimulating environment.What you’ll be doing

• Leading aspects of the finance workstreams to ensure requirements are clearly documented, understood, communicated and reflected in the design of the new system
• Driving improvements to processes and procedures – standardising, streamlining and automating where practical
• Building a detailed understanding of finance and non-finance processes/systems and strong relationships with key managers across the organisation
• Leading a portfolio of projects from inception to completion
• Developing and running testing plans, and supporting business readiness ahead of go-live

What you’ll bring

• A recognised accountancy qualification or relevant senior experience, with a proven track record in finance transformation
• Broad knowledge of finance process streams (e.g. management and financial accounting, planning, VAT/tax, treasury, AR, AP, payroll)
• Experience maintaining and/or implementing large accounting systems in complex organisations
• Strong project management skills – someone who’s good at “getting things done” with a creative, positive approach to problem solving
• Strong business partnering skills, interpreting data to influence decision-making
• Desirable: ERP System experience (S/4HANA, SAP, financial reporting, Business Objects/Warehouse), a project management qualification, agile working, and SIT/UAT testing

What’s in it for you

• c40 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible working and generous family leave packages
• Access to professional, personal and leadership development
• A great pension scheme (genuinely one of the best out there, will make for fewer sleepless nights thinking about retirement) with generous employer contributions
• Discounts on shopping, transport, cycling, healthcare and financial services
• A salary of c£52,000 – £60,000 depending upon experience