I'm currently working with a client in the Airlines and Aviation Industry that's looking for a Finance Systems Manager who's very hands on and has drive to succeed whilst focused on delivering results and exceeding business expectations.
This Client is a leading global travel data provider, that has been powering the growth and innovation of the air travel ecosystem since 1929.
This is a business committed to the long-term sustainability of their company, as well as the global society in which they operate, they take responsibility for measuring and reporting our own carbon emissions, as well as actively seeking ways in which to pursue meaningful and sustainable reductions in energy consumption.
Job Description
Situated within the finance team and reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance with a dotted line to the Group Financial Controller, the Finance Systems Manager will be responsible for the administration and ongoing development of both NetSuite and Adaptive Insights for the business globally.
Overall purpose:
* The role will be responsible for management and delivery of an ongoing enhancement / development roadmap for finance systems that continues to ensure NetSuite and Adaptive are providing value to the business.
* The individual will provide a deep source of knowledge across both finance systems and will share expertise and support in systems modules, workflow, functionality, and configuration whilst providing on-going support and insights to the Finance / Business systems teams.
* Provide internal expertise across finance systems and reduce reliance on existing finance members.
Key Responsibilities (not limited to):
* Be responsible for the day-to-day support and administration of NetSuite and Adaptive Insights for the global finance team
* Take the lead on development projects, change requests and customisations which may require collaboration cross-functionally and working with external consultants/developers
* Manage multiple requests and prioritise accordingly through the Finance Systems Roadmap, providing regular status updates to the FLT
* Provide reconciliation between internal systems (Salesforce - NetSuite - Adaptive) and maintain strong data integrity
* Point person for bugs and issues found in the systems, working through the issues, fixing the issues and escalating if required
* Provide training and support to finance users of the tools
* Create and build reports / saved searches required by the business to help improve MI in NetSuite, Adaptive and Office Connect
* Support budgeting and planning cycles through the set-up of Adaptive Planning tool, data loads, version control and managing the process through agreed timetable
* Support and run routine systems month end tasks and ensure a clean and timely month end process
The Successful Applicant
Essential
* Must have a background of working in FP&A, Management Accounting, or Financial Accounting, and are able to demonstrate a good understanding of the outputs from financial systems to meet accounting, reporting and planning requirements.
* Previous Netsuite administration experience.
* Experience of a using a financial planning and reporting tool such as Workday Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, TM1, Hyperion etc.
* Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities, be proactive and able to deliver within agreed deadlines.
* Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.
* A self-starter that can problem solve and remove road blocks, seeking help where required.
* Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organised individual.
* Very hands on approach and willingness to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.
* A confident approach to decision making, process improvement and accountability.
* The ability to behave with a high level of integrity, honesty, respect, and empathy.
Desirable
* Workday Adaptive Insights experience
* Project / programme management experience
* Previous experience of working with multiple currencies
* Advanced Excel skills
* Ability to work in a global environment and support internal customers across different locations.
