Finance Systems Lead

Role overview: Finance Systems Lead London Currys London Campus at Waterloo (LHO002) Fixed Term Contract - 18 Months Full Time Grade 4 This role will offer the chance to gain an in depth understanding of the group's process and technology landscape as well as simplify, automate and improve its effectiveness and efficiency. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Finance and Technology as well as our third-party partners. You will be a key member of the overall Finance team with responsibility for shaping and executing finance transformation activities for Record to Report processes. At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing. Role overview: Key Role Responsibilities:

• Together with Finance Process and Technology manager, Infosys and other finance/technology stakeholders, execute the roadmaps for transformation across finance processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in financial operations through the effective use of technology.
• Manage incoming business requests and build up a demand queue. Coordinate with Finance and Technology stakeholders to identify and remediate pain points.
• Manage 3rd parties including BAU transformation and CI services
• Identify, mitigate and report on Currys risk and impact on operational performance during transformation
• Drive initiatives and projects including project management, business analysis, requirement gathering and impact assessments.
• Manage Currys delivery of improvement activity including the implementation of system fixes and automated tools
• Champion continuous improvement mindset, standard processes and maximize the use of incumbent technology tools including SAP S/4 HANA and Blackline.
Key Skills, Qualifications & Experience
• Process and Technology understanding - Strong background in process improvement, technology implementation (SAP preferred but not required) and finance processes (RtR and/or accounting is preferred).
• Stakeholder Management - Manage and influence senior stakeholders
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills - able to tell a complex story in a compelling manner via all means of communication
• Problem Solving - Analyse and understand complex data and situations to recommend the optimal solution
We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Fantastic Colleague Discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
• Access to Champion Health
• Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month)
Why join us: Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application Apply # and we'll do our best to help.


• Process and Technology understanding - Strong background in process improvement, technology implementation (SAP preferred but not required) and finance processes (RtR and/or accounting is preferred).
• Stakeholder Management - Manage and influence senior stakeholders
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills - able to tell a complex story in a compelling manner via all means of communication
• Problem Solving - Analyse and understand complex data and situations to recommend the optimal solution
  
  At Currys we're united by one passion: to help everyone enjoy amazing technology. As the UK's best-known retailer of tech, we're proud of the service our customers receive - and it's all down to our team of 25,000 caring and committed colleagues. Working as one team, we learn and grow together, celebrating the big and small moments that make every day amazing.
  
  We know our people are the secret to our success. That's why we're always looking for ways to reward great work. You'll find a host of benefits designed to work for you, including:
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holiday entitlement) and a competitive pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Fantastic Colleague Discounts on Tech with Currys and iD Mobile
• Access to Champion Health
• Hybrid Working (with an expectation to meet in person 2-4 times per month)
Why join us: Join our team and we'll be with you every step of the way, helping you develop the career you want with new opportunities, on-going training and skills for life. Not only can you shape your own future, but you can help take charge of ours too. As the biggest recycler and repairer of tech in the UK, we're in a position to make a real impact on people and the planet. Every voice has a space at our table and we're committed to making inclusion and diversity part of everything we do, including how we strengthen our workforce. We want to make sure you have a fair opportunity to show us your talents during our application process, so if you need any additional assistance with your application Apply # and we'll do our best to help.