Business Process - Finance Specialist

Business Process - Finance Specialist

Title: Business Process - Finance Specialist
Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)-Milton Keynes
Business Process - Finance Specialist
Milton Keynes

(Contractual Job Title - Manager, Business Systems & Apps)

6 month contract

Competitive Salary & Package

Company Profile

IMServ is the UK's favourite energy monitoring and control solution provider. IMServ boasts an all-inclusive portfolio that covers data collection, analysis, reporting, carbon management and energy control solution using our advanced EDV web tool. IMServ is part ofInvensys Operations Managementa global technology, software and consulting organisation leading significant change in process manufacturing, plant optimisation, business operations and enterprise performance.

Job profile

To review the "Order to Cash" processes at IMServ and recommend radical improvements based on implementing robust and efficient processes and better use of systems.

· To work with IMServ's operational and system experts to deliver improvements in the end to end business processes.
· From a finance perspective, to analyse, document, simplify and optimise all processes from the receipt of an order/contract agreement through accurate, timely and complete invoicing to the collection of cash.
· To document and implement improved processes in such a way as to form the foundation for future system development/replacement.
These improvements will lead to more accurate and speedier billing, better cash management, productivity gains and higher customer satisfaction levels.
Principal Accountabilities
· Map current end-to end 'Order to Cash' Processes
· Define and document the proposed new end to end process
· Agree with IMServ stakeholders the new end to end order to cash processes, aligned to the end to end business process improvements.
· Implement new processes ensuring buy-in and adoption from both operational and finance teams

Competencies & Key Metrics
The applicant should be able to demonstrate the following:

High level of integrity.
Self-starter able to operate on own initiative
Ability to multitask and meet challenging deadlines
Strong communication and presentation skills, key ability to interact with both operational and finance teams
Positive attitude and constructive approach
Must be prepared to be involved in the detail but also able to look at a bigger picture.

Experience / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of many, if not all, of the following.
* Subject matter expert in the Order to Cash process ideally within a company.
* Ideally a Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) with 3 years of practical experience but not essential. If not qualified must have an in-depth knowledge of billing cycle and cash collection.
* Advanced IT skills, understanding of relational databases and specifically Microsoft Dynamics GP and SAP would be beneficial
* Experience of operating within high volume service related business.
* Experience of Business Process re-organisation and change management programmes.
To apply for this role or for further details, please contact;
Email:
Tel: 01903 837509
Alternatively, please apply via the careers website

Internal Taleo Description:
Plans, conducts, and coordinates business programming applications activities in one or more functional areas of the company. Conducts and prepares feasibility studies for new data processing applications or revisions to existing systems. Prepares system development cost estimates, budgets, and schedules. Prepares and presents project proposals to management and user departments. Establishes programming standards and program documentation requirements. Reviews current status of system applications and prepares recommendations for systems improvements. Monitors design processes and prepares reports on systems projects. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.