Finance Process Analyst

Contract: Fixed Term (6-9 months)

Recruitment Partner: Lizzy Parfitt

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the SAP S/4HANA programme team on a fixed term contract as a Senior Finance Process Analyst. We are looking for someone to join us on the most significant transformation programme undertaken by our company in recent years, and the biggest change activity that we have committed to delivering in the next three years.

As a key member of the programme team, and reporting to the Finance Process Manager, the Finance Process Senior Analyst, is one of a number of full-time roles working exclusively on the S/4HAHA program. Bringing their knowledge and expertise from a background in finance, the Finance Process Senior Analyst will work alongside a diverse team of Finance, IT and other process experts to support with the design, build through to testing and go-live/hypercare.

Previous project experience is not required; you will receive plenty of guidance and with the support of the Director of Business Technology Transformation and Senior Manager - Finance Processes and will partner with functional and system experts throughout the programme who will provide support and expertise as required.

This high-profile role provides exposure to a wide range of Finance, IT and other colleagues and process experts across all levels, along with experience of new areas both within finance and across the wider business whilst gaining valuable project/programme management skills.

• Contribute to the end-to-end process design for their area, developing content for key design decisions where appropriate
• Support virtual network of team of process analysts and subject matter experts
• Responsible for providing guidance and input to other activities requiring their input including data conversion and cleansing, reporting remediation, testing, training, and deployment planning
• Document process flows including the development of the Standard Operating Procedures
• Designs and supports UAT scenarios and execution to confirm the integrity of your end-to-end process design
• Awareness of the impact of the programme across the business and teams, and leading/supporting engagement across the business/Finance teams

What you’ll need to have

• Part Qualified or qualified accountant (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Effective team member with the ability to build and grow existing networks across the business
• Willing to challenge and identify areas of focus/challenge within processes and systems
• Ability to explain complex financial issues to those with a non-finance background, and build relationships with senior business partners
• Ability to prioritise and adapt effectively to a project role with changing priorities
• Enthusiasm and a willingness to take on challenges and involvement in details as required

It would be great if you also have

• Experience within a finance role
• Experience of financial reporting and consolidation systems, including statutory (local) and US GAAP reporting, Cognos and SAP experience an advantage
• Appreciation of US SOX controls environment, and an understanding of system controls
• Network within chosen area and ability to grow that network
• Process knowledge in area of expertise

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.

What's next

If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion you will be notified by email.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

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