Finance Process Improvement Accountant

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Leading drinks brand
Newly created team

About Our Client

My plc client is a premium drinks company in Glasgow which manufactures, markets and distributes branded beer, cider, wine, spirits, and soft drinks across the UK and Ireland. They have a track record offering career progression and operate a hybrid/ flexible working model.

Job Description

Finance Process Improvement Accountant accountabilities;

Work to identify process improvements projects that enable finance and business efficiency
Help to identify the finance and human resources needed to implement improvements
Assist with the maintenance and management of the overall project list including prioritisation
Manage key projects using project management metholodogy to identify actions, track progress and assign owners, in conjuction with the Groups Project Management office
Help to develop and implemented the Finance improvement strategy
Support key decision makers through critical research and analysis
Ensure highest standards of project governance are in place
Ensure communication of change is rolled out to all involved parties
Help to prepare business cases for major change projects with significant capital investment
Help to prepare, maintain and manage the financial accounting and control manual
Support the implementation of enhanced reporting frameworks including the use of technologies
Conduct special projects including business plan and proforma development as required
Work closely with external and internal audit on assiting with the resolution of audit points that relate to process or systematic failures

The Successful Applicant

Candidate profile;

CA/ ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA qualified etc
Prior working knowledge of implementing processes
Strong commercial awareness, business understanding and understanding of financial processes that underpin the business
Prior experience in an internal audit/ risk assurance environment
Ability to work cross-functionally
Committed to adding value
Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel
Excellent communication skills
Familiar with JD Edwards (desirable)
Project Management Qualification (desirable)