Summary:

Finance Transformation Programme is in its second phase, having already made a fundamental and positive improvement in the way that Finance operates globally. A portfolio of projects has been identified to deliver further value. These are substantial projects that change the game for AZ. In parallel, a matrix Operating Model is being adopted by the Programme with an emphasis on central teams offering a framework of services together with the associated methodology and tooling to be utilised by the portfolio.

Business Requirements for the role:

Specifically working with the Finance Business Partner, Resourcing Manager and HR Business Partner, you will be experienced in projects accounting and supporting month end close activities, including but not limited to monthly focussed reporting to all key stakeholders and budget owners, variance analysis, commentary, quarterly planning cycle input including challenge of forecast, severance reconciliation and presentation of ad hoc financial analysis to senior leaders. You will be able to work independently and have a good strong understanding of the Finance function, working within a Programme/ project and experience of project accounting.

Key areas of responsibility / actions:

• Responsible for month end close activities of Finance Transformation programme, preparing analysis on a timely and accurate basis.
• Interpret financial data, and use knowledge and understanding of programme, to deliver quality variance analysis and insightful commentary for FTLT and Group Management Reporting.
• Proactive interaction with Horizontal Service Directors and Business Improvement &Transformation Directors  to provide inputs, challenge and outputs during forecasting updates including ABUs, RBUs, Phased budgets and LRP
• Provide monthly performance to multiple Horizontal Service Directors and Business Improvement &Transformation Directors and hold regular meeting with these key stakeholders enabling them to understand year to date position and support forward looking planning.
• Coordinate data collection from a variety systems and formats (SAP, CCTR, Hyperion, Planning Tool, iBuy etc) to deliver ad hoc finance analysis to PMO Director, FTLT, Head of Enabling Units, GFS Customer Lead
• Responsible for maintenance of remaining Finance Balance Sheet Severance reconciliations through monthly tracking of cash paid and interaction with HR Team to ensure remaining liabilities are accurate.
• Pro-actively support annual External Auditor review of Severance Balance Sheet balances and year on year movements
• Ensure the requirements for the Group Planning Cycle are achieved on time & to an acceptable quality standard.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardise and simplify way of working across the Budget Management tracking within the PMO team.

Capabilities Required:

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes, Experience, & Qualifications:

Recently qualified/ part qualified specialist finance professional

Experience of using financial systems to support business decision making (e.g. Excel, SAP, Hyperion etc.)

Strong financial analysis skills, budget management, forecasting &cost tracking experience

Experience of working within regulatory frameworks

Finance / business related degree

Specialist financial qualification

Date Posted

Closing Date

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