Finance and Project Accounting lead Job in London, London UK

Functional Finance Lead URGENT requirement with the followinfg key responsibilities:

Provide subject matter expertise on the Oracle Financials modules (GL, AP, AR, FA, Cash Mgt) and support users with the resolution of functional systems issues and queries as required
To be the focal point for Finance systems matters
Develop a support network in each location and facilitate knowledge sharing (e.g. holding user group forums)
Identify (on-going) training requirements, ensure adequate training resources are in place and to maintain or develop training plans/material to ensure that all system users are trained appropriately
Drive continuous process improvement in the Finance area. This includes proactively identify system improvements, including identification and incorporation of best practices from other leading organisations where possible and assessing finance area submitted system improvements.
Ensure key Finance stakeholder requirements are captured and consolidated with other areas so they can be prioritised by the Governance Committee
Ensure full alignment with the global Finance Process Lead and Finance Leads in other regions
Facilitate and support the Global Process Owners with the creation and maintenance of standard Finance process documentation and to develop specific documentation where required.
Drive proactive communications to Finance user community and regional managers as required
Approve new user access and changes to access for Finance

Requirements
The successful candidate will have:

Comprehensive functional knowledge of Oracle V11 Financials modules (General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Cash Mgt, Fixed Assets) including basic configuration management and cross-functional knowledge of integration with other modules
Commerce degree with relevant operational accounting experience. Formal accounting qualification preferred but not essential.
Functional knowledge of Oracle V11 Projects Accounting modules (basic project functions and needs around billings, internal and external reporting, cost data for both labour and non labour, management of purchasing through Oracle and feed into our external cost control processes) including basic configuration management and cross-functional knowledge of integration with other modules
Training experience, both preparation of training material and delivery of training
Experience in a customer/client service role would also be highly regarded.

Personal attributes:

Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent personal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Willingness to help users ("people person") and provide excellent customer service
Flexibility and willingness to travel (within Europe / Africa) as required
Ability to self motivate and work autonomously and remotely (if required)

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