Finance Systems Accountant

1 month ago

Preston Lancashire, United Kingdom RSM UK Management Limited Full time

Overall job purpose

We are hiring an experienced finance systems accountant with essential Workday configuration experience.

The successful candidate must have gained at least 3 years of Workday configuration experience including a full implementation cycle for Workday Financial and Financial planning and will possess relentless enthusiasm whilst evidencing an agile and commercial mindset.

This role requires someone with significant and in-depth systems and accounting knowledge who can decode complex requirements and translate those into a configured solution.

They will have robust and thought-leading expertise in problem-solving, prioritisation and expectation management.

Working closely with internal finance colleagues and supported by a small team of Business Analysts and Subject Matter Experts, the post holder will initially support the development of the finance configuration design covering R2R, O2C, P2P and Payroll but will also support the wider requirements and interdependencies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the configuration of Workday Finance and Financial Planning modules.
  • Evaluate and then propose adaptations to achieve the optimum configuration.
  • Build robust and enduring relationships with stakeholders.
  • Identify Risks and recommend solutions.
  • Contribute to the Workday training content for SMEs and Internal Workday Specialists.
  • Work in collaboration with the wider project team particularly those within the Functional Design Stream.

Professional and Personal Qualities

  • Minimum of 2 years of Workday implementation experience (including FINS)
  • Qualified accountant (or qualified by experience).
  • A credible individual with excellent interpersonal, communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to negotiate and prioritise conflicting demands.
  • Focused and resilient to achieving deadlines or resolving problems.
  • Strong IT skill set with advanced experience in Microsoft applications (experience in data manipulation and automation software would be preferred)

Business skills & stakeholder management

  • Demonstrates a high level of commercial awareness and can adapt and adopt to changing demands and priorities.
  • Drives a culture where new ideas and fresh approaches are encouraged and considered.
    Supports collaboration and works to remove silos.
  • Has a well-developed network of contacts and experts.
  • Acts with integrity in all matters.

Personal Effectiveness

  • Collaborates with others including colleagues outside of the team.
  • Utilises knowledge and information in an innovative, smart and effective way.
  • Seek opportunities outside of core responsibilities that will help increase value.
  • Ensures quality by implementing robust review processes and going the 'extra mile' when required.
  • Champion of the firm's core values and standards expected.
  • Passionate about achieving goals.

Interpersonal skills

  • Has well-developed influencing skills with clients and internal colleagues and partners.
  • Is proactive in setting up team-building activities and engaging those around them.
  • Uses questioning effectively, confirming understanding along the way.
  • Shows the ability to sell, convince, reassure, persuade and negotiate as appropriate.

    Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the role. As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment in consultation with the individual.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.
At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

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