FBP - Process and Operational Excellence FTC

Finance Consultant - Process and Operational Excellence (FTC)

London Hybrid - 6 month FTC

£115 000 p/annum

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering significant annual benefits to the group's operating profit across all business functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and detailed reporting of the value case for the Process & Operational Excellence initiative, ensuring comprehensive alignment across regions and functions.
• Implement robust governance structures, monitor progress meticulously, and establish key performance indicators to ensure the investment case is effectively tracked and managed.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure accountability for achieving the defined value case outcomes, fostering a culture of performance and responsibility.
• Provide critical financial insights and challenges to the Process & Operational Excellence Transformation programme, supporting stakeholders in making informed, strategic decisions.
• Conduct thorough assessments of risks and opportunities, with regular reviews to ensure proactive management and mitigation.
• Set and uphold high standards for financial analysis in investment proposals, ensuring consistency and alignment with Group financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with senior leaders, including executive stakeholders, to agree on benefits delivery across regions and functions, driving strategic outcomes and ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with Indirect Procurement teams to optimise technology contracting, particularly focusing on SAP S4/Hana, and ensure accurate cost representation in financial plans.
• Work closely with data owners and end users to identify opportunities for improved data management and innovative data usage to enhance business insights and decision-making.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, leading efforts to identify solutions and enhance finance partnering and project financial management capabilities.

The project covers comprehensive end-to-end processes, including:

• Procurement and Payment: Oversee direct and indirect procurement, manage global inbound invoicing, and ensure efficient accounts payable processes.
• Supply Chain Management: Coordinate global supply chain activities to optimise planning and fulfilment.
• Customer and Revenue Management: Enhance customer service operations, streamline global outbound invoicing, and manage accounts receivable effectively.
• Financial Planning and Reporting: Develop robust budgeting and planning processes, ensuring accurate group reporting.
• Accounting and Financial Controls: Manage global accounting activities, oversee Treasury and Tax operations, and implement strong financial controls.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with extensive experience in managing project financial outcomes within a complex, international matrix environment.
• Demonstrated ability to implement project financial frameworks and methodologies effectively.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, capable of engaging in challenging conversations with senior leaders.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visual financial reporting, driving data-informed decision-making.
• Exceptional organisational and leadership abilities, with a talent for storytelling to drive action.
• Experience in collaborating with non-finance stakeholders to achieve strategic goals.
• Ability to balance meticulous attention to detail with a pragmatic approach to delivering value.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex situations.

Due the urgency of this requirement, candidates need to be available at short notice

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