Systems Accountant

Northern Marine Group; Clydebank; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

The Systems Accountant reports to the Financial Controller within the Corporate Finance team and will lead in optimising financial systems, practices and processes. The role holder will act as the Finance process champion and will focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function. This includes analysing financial processes, identifying and eliminating inefficiencies, and implementing strategic solutions to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability. The role also involves promoting a culture of innovation and operational excellence within the Finance team.

Key Responsibilities

The role will entail but will not be exclusive to:

1. Process Improvement Initiatives
   • Identify and analyse current financial processes, systems, and workflows to determine areas for improvement.
   • Develop and implement strategies to optimise processes, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
   • Implement lean financial practices to enhance productivity and reduce cycle times.
   • Document and standardise financial processes across departments.
2. Automation & Technology Optimisation
   • Collaborate with IT to implement automation solutions, ERP systems, and financial software to improve accuracy and efficiency.
3. Data Analysis & Reporting
   • Conduct data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for performance improvements.
   • Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track improvements in financial operations.
   • Prepare and present improvement project reports to key stakeholders.
4. Training & Change Management
   • Lead change management initiatives related to financial process improvements.
   • Train and mentor finance teams on new processes and tools.
   • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance department.
5. Compliance & Risk Management
   • Ensure that financial improvements align with regulatory standards and internal controls.
   • Collaborate with internal audit teams to ensure compliance during the process improvement lifecycle.

Key Process ownership:

1. Group consolidation & reporting pack
   • This is currently a manual process encompassing the consolidation of 50 entities, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts and production of reports at group level for senior management.
2. Cross company charges
   • There are high volumes of charges within multiple companies that require charge out internally and externally. This is presently a manual process requiring optimisation and automation.
   • These are examples of initiatives the role holder will have ownership of and will be responsible for driving improvements throughout to enhance productivity and reduce cycle time.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience in finance, accounting, or continuous improvement roles.
• Experience with financial systems.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in data analysis, reporting, and process mapping.
• Proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives within a financial context.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical ability with a good attention to detail.
• Good time management skills, ability to prioritise workload and ability to work to strict reporting deadlines.
• Experience with PowerBI is desirable.
• Advanced MS Excel Skills is essential.
• Experience with Unit 4 Agresso is desirable.

The role offers the opportunity for Hybrid working and is dependent on commercial demands.

Closing date: 28th Feb 2025