Finance Transformation Specialist (Systems Accountant)

Location: City of London

Reporting to: FC & CEO

Contract Term: 3-6 months contract (FT office-based role, Monday – Friday).

Role Overview :

We are seeking a senior finance professional to champion transformative change within our finance function. This role requires an experienced Finance Transformation Specialist (Systems Accountant) who can lead the redesign and optimisation of financial processes to improve efficiency, compliance and scalability.

The ideal candidate will play a critical role in mapping existing workflows, conducting deep-dive gap analyses, and architecting re-engineered processes aligned with ERP capabilities and organisational strategy. This is a hands-on role for a detail-focused problem solver who thrives in dynamic environments and knows how to bring structure, insight and automation to financial operations.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities :

Process Mapping & Evaluation

• Capture and visualise current-state financial workflows across key functions (AP, AR, GL, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and reporting functions).
• Analyse interdependencies, bottlenecks, and manual interventions impacting performance and compliance.

Gap Analysis & Insight Generation

• Identify inefficiencies in systems architecture, team capabilities, reporting structures, and data flows.
• Translate findings into actionable transformation roadmaps with measurable KPIs.

Process Re-engineering & Optimisation

• Design and implement future-state processes that increase accuracy, reduce processing time, and eliminate duplication.
• Align redesigned workflows with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), leveraging automation opportunities and scalable solutions.
• Lead documentation and SOP creation for all re-engineered processes, ensuring control and consistency.

Systems Integration & Reporting

• Collaborate with the Net Suite Consultant to validate and embed new processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Serve as the systems expert on process optimisation, championing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support upskilling across the finance team by sharing process knowledge and technical best practice.

• Drive improvements in system data integrity, reporting accuracy, and turnaround efficiency.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Skills & Experience :

• Preferred 5-10 years’ experience in systems accounting or finance transformation roles, with proven project delivery across SMEs or multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading finance optimisation programmes, including process redesign and ERP enhancements.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experienced in stakeholder engagement, change management, and user training during transformation initiatives.
• Familiarity with NetSuite ERP (or similar) including report design and system mapping highly desirable.

Qualifications

• ACA / ACCA /CIMA qualified.
• Project management certification (Agile / PMP / Prince2) advantageous.

Core Attributes

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive that is skilled in identifying root causes and seeing beyond surface-level inefficiencies.
• Strategic & solution-focused that can convert complex systems data into clear improvement opportunities.
• Forward-thinking & tech-savvy who can embrace automation and scalability.
• Change-oriented that can embrace evolving environments and drive transformation with confidence.
• Independent & accountable that can work autonomously while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Organised & results-driven who can prioritise tasks and track progress against KPIs.
• Able to challenge constructively and offer solutions.
• Approachable and collaborative with cross-functional communication skills.
• Ability to communicate proficiently and report competently to senior level.