Overview
This role is for an Interim Systems Accountant focused on leading a D365 development project for a rapidly-growing services group. The successful contractor will collaborate closely with the Group Finance Director to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function through optimization of the D365 platform, ensuring robust financial controls and improved reporting mechanisms. This hands-on position involves technical expertise in finance systems and a commitment to driving process improvements within the organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead the ownership and optimization of D365 as the core finance platform.
- Review and improve finance configuration in D365 including approval hierarchies, workflows, and ledger setup.
- Act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT or external support teams.
- Identify and resolve pain points in revenue recognition, WIP tracking, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Map the month-end close process and streamline inefficiencies.
- Automate finance processes like journals and reconciliations to reduce manual work.
- Embed system-based controls and support audit requirements with evidence.
- Deliver training for finance and operational users to enhance data entry accuracy and compliance.
Requirements
- Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
- Hands-on experience in configuring and supporting D365 Finance & Operations or similar ERP systems.
- Experience in delivering finance system development projects, preferably in a PE-backed or fast-paced environment.
- Ability to reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger and resolve integration issues.
- Proficient in building reports using Power BI, Excel, and D365 reporting tools.
- Strong communication skills to convey technical issues to non-technical colleagues.