Hours:

35 hours, flexible and hybrid working

Closing Date:

Sun, 20 Oct 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Transformation Lead to join our Group Finance team, spearheading the delivery of our transformation plans to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and strategic value. If you are someone who has a blend of finance expertise and change management experience and who understands best practice technologies, this is the role for you.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job.

We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.

Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.

Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

The team you will be joining, Group Finance Transformation & Systems

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance Transformation & Systems and working within a team of 6 you’ll play an integral role in the formation of our transformation plan and lead on the delivery of finance transformation projects, working to streamline processes, implement new technologies, and drive operational efficiencies across the finance function. This role will focus on optimizing the end-to-end finance processes, implementing best practices, and enhancing the team’s ability to provide strategic insights to the business. To support the transformation you’ll have oversight of the Group Finance’s finance systems and work closely with vendors to optimise the capabilities of the systems.

Reporting to the Head of Group Finance Transformation & Systems and working within a team of 6, you’ll play an integral role in the formation of our transformation plan and lead on the delivery of finance transformation projects. You’ll review and streamline processes, implement new technologies, and drive operational efficiencies across the finance function. This role will focus on optimising the end-to-end finance processes, implementing best practices, and enhancing the team’s ability to provide strategic insights to the business. To support the transformation, you’ll have oversight of Group Finance’s core finance systems and work closely with vendors to optimise the capabilities of these systems.

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.

We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What Will You Be Doing?

• Working closely with the Finance Management Team, you’ll identify key areas within Group Finance that require transformation, including processes and systems, focusing particularly on leveraging best practice technology.
• Act as Delivery lead for implementation of Group Finance transformation initiatives, specifically in the deployment and integration of Group Finance systems, including ERP systems, financial planning tools, and reporting platforms.
• Collaborate with the CIO function and Group Finance stakeholders to identify and implement new technologies that support the finance transformation strategy.
• Develop and execute a systems development plan to optimise current Group Finance systems, aligning to the transformation strategy and roadmap.
• Manage and maintain all financial systems, including ERP, accounting software, and other finance-related tools.
• Oversee regular system updates, upgrades, and maintenance activities, co-ordinating with Group Finance to leverage new features and capabilities identified.
• Represent the Society in system user group and technology industry forums.

What Do We Need From You?

• Attained degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Experience with ERP systems across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, Treasury Management (e.g., Workday, Quantum, QRM) and finance technology solutions is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, latterly with a focus on transformation, process improvement, or financial systems implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in change management and stakeholder engagement.