Robert Half has partnered with a large, operationally complex business to recruit for a Finance Transformation Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract.
This is a project-focused role within an ongoing finance improvement programme. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, designing and embedding standardised financial processes and controls, with a clear remit to transition improvements into business-as-usual operations.
The Role
- Reviewing existing finance processes to identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and control gaps
- Taking ownership of specific process improvement workstreams and delivering against a defined programme roadmap
- Designing and documenting standardised processes and SOPs in line with group accounting policies and audit requirements
- Supporting the remediation of historical process and control differences
- Working cross-functionally with finance and operational stakeholders, delivering training and driving change through to BAU handover
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in finance transformation, process improvement, or controls-focused projects
- Strong technical knowledge across financial accounting and controllership activities, including month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany, leases, and fixed assets
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively
- Detail-oriented and solution-focused, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, change-led environment
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £58,500 depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company-sponsored pension scheme
- Hybrid working (two to three days per week in the office)
- Monday to Friday, standard business hours