Finance Process Lead

On behalf of our client, Affinity is seeking a Finance Process Lead on a part-time contract basis. This position involves leading the design and implementation of finance-related processes within the ERP system, while also contributing to broader business functions like Supply Chain and Manufacturing. The Finance Process Lead will provide essential input to ensure the ERP system aligns with both financial and operational requirements, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and company objectives. They will also champion automation and process improvements, ensuring that the finance team's needs are met throughout the ERP implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design of new processes for the finance team and provide finance input into the end-to-end processes across the business.
• Support the implementation of specific finance modules, ensuring alignment with business requirements and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with internal finance teams and external vendors to define and configure the ERP system per International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Identify opportunities within the engagement for greater use of automation, and operational efficiencies and be a champion of these initiatives to the finance team.
• Take the lead on finance deliverables, in close coordination with the project manager and project team. Coordinate finance-related deliverables across the finance team.
• Lead the resolution of finance-related issues as they emerge during the project lifecycle, escalating to project and functional leadership as required.
• Assist with data quality initiatives, migration, and ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data.
• Support the testing of the ERP and coordinate testing across the finance teams.
• Support change management, and the delivery of training to finance teams as part of the overall training approach.
• Act as the short-term super user for the function to aid adoption across the team.
• Coordinate post-implementation finance issues, working with the project team to resolve and liaise with the finance team.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Must be a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with in-depth knowledge of IFRS.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience and previous ERP implementations (e.g., Microsoft Business Central Nav/Navision, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Proven experience in leading finance modules in ERP projects (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to assess financial processes and implement process improvements within an ERP system.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Experience in change management and training delivery during ERP implementations.
  
  

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About Affinity:

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Job Number: 11282