Transformation Accountant

Edwinstowe Permanent £48,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
This role offers the chance to join a leading company as a Transformation & Controls Accountant, where you will drive process improvements, implement change, and enhance financial controls across the business. With a focus on partnering with stakeholders and leveraging new technologies, it's a key role for a qualified accountant passionate about business transformation and innovation.
  • Business partner to drive transformation and improve controls
  • Hybrid working from day one - two days in the office, three from home

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious company renowned worldwide for creating exceptional holiday experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic finance team as a Transformation & Controls Accountant, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their finance function and the wider business. If you're excited by the idea of partnering with teams to deliver meaningful change and are looking to work in a world-class business, this could be the opportunity for you!

Job Description

This role will support with driving change throughout the Finance function and the wider business, identifying and resolving risks and implementing new processes to maximise business efficiency and enhance financial controls.

The role has a wide remit and the scope will range from simple process updates to wholesale changes to longstanding but outdated procedures, potentially via the introduction of new technologies.

As well as identifying areas for change, the Transformation / Controls Accountant will be responsible for documenting new processes, selling these into the business and subsequently ensuring that they are being followed correctly.

This is an integral role within the Finance team that requires excellent communication skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of financial controls, have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively throughout the business and have strong decision making and analytical skills.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to identify areas for improvement and drive transformation across finance and operations.
  • Lead the design and implementation of new processes, leveraging technology to modernise longstanding procedures and enhance business efficiency.
  • Document and communicate process changes effectively, ensuring seamless adoption across teams.
  • Provide expert insight into financial controls and governance, safeguarding the business through rigorous analysis and risk identification.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support various projects aimed at improving business performance, ensuring that changes align with strategic business goals.

The Successful Applicant

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with a proven track record in financial transformations and controls.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to take ownership, make decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
  • Practical experience delivering change in large corporate environments, with a good understanding of key business drivers and regulatory constraints.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • A proactive self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, with a passion for process improvement and change management.



What's on Offer

What's On Offer:

  • £48k-£55k per annum, plus a 12% bonus.
  • Hybrid working model - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home.
  • Fantastic benefits package, including pension scheme, life assurance, discounted short breaks, access to leisure facilities, and retail discounts.
  • Exciting career development opportunities with the chance to gain externally recognised qualifications.
Contact
Michael McGlaughlin
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6538599
Phone number
+44 115 934 8712

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
System Accountant
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Edwinstowe
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael McGlaughlin
Consultant phone
+44 115 934 8712
Job reference
JN-092024-6538599