Contract: Secondment (until 1st Aug)

Location: Nottingham

Recruitment Partner: Noaman Hussain

 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Orion programme team on a fixed term contract as a Finance Process Manager. We are looking for someone to join us on the most significant transformation programme undertaken by the Company in recent years, and the biggest change activity that we have committed to delivering in the next three years.

 

As a key member of the programme team, and reporting to the Senior Manager - Finance Processes, the Finance Process Manager is one of a number of full-time roles working exclusively on the S/4HAHA program.  Bringing their expertise and knowledge from a background in finance, the Finance Process Manager will work alongside a diverse team of Finance, IT and other process experts to support with the design, build through to testing and go-live/hypercare.

 

Previous project experience is not required; you will receive plenty of guidance and with the support of the Director of Business Technology Transformation and Senior Manager - Finance Processes and will partner with functional and system experts throughout the programme who will provide support and expertise as required.

 

This high-profile role provides exposure to a wide range of Finance, IT and other colleagues and process experts across all levels, along with experience of new areas both within finance and across the wider business whilst gaining valuable project/programme

Key Responsibilities

Manage virtual network team of process analysts and subject matter expertsIdentification of expertise and resource requirements and potential gaps within project teams and processes, drawing on your wider network to ensure the right people are involved at the right timeResponsible for providing guidance and input to other activities including data conversion and cleansing, reporting remediation, testing, training, and deployment planningDesign and support UAT scenarios and execution to confirm the integrity of your end-to-end process designAwareness of the impact of the programme across the business and teams, and leading/supporting engagement across the business/Finance teams.Liaison with on and offshore colleagues/process ownersContinued engagement and support of Process Owner network post deployment

 

What you’ll need to haveQualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Strong knowledge and experience of financial reporting and consolidation systems, including statutory (local) and US GAAP reporting, Cognos and SAP experience an advantageWilling to challenge, ability to spot potential errors and identify areas of focus/challenge within processes and systemsAbility to explain complex financial issues to those with a non-finance background, and build strong relationships with senior business partners across the businessAbility to build and grow existing networks across the business, with the ability to identify areas where further support is requiredAppreciation of US SOX controls environment, and an understanding of system controlsDeep process knowledge in area of expertise

 

Our benefitsBoots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

 

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

 

What's next

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

 

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