Overview

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Location: We operate a hybrid working model, typically combining office and remote work, but remain flexible to suit individual and role needs. Our teams are based across the UK, and we welcome applications from talented individuals regardless of location, provided they can attend in-person meetings when needed. Some roles may also require occasional travel to client sites, and we support our people to make these arrangements smoothly.

Veran Performance is a technology-agnostic consultancy that specialise in back-office service enablement and transformation.

We're one of the UK's largest and most trusted back-office transformation consultancy, supporting clients to transform their HR, Payroll, Finance and Procurement services. Our mission is to help you deliver visible benefits to your business and end users.

We close the gap between your expectations of business transformation and the reality of what gets delivered, whether that is technology, process, or people change.

Veran Performance is looking to bring on board individuals who are passionate about finance transformation and have a proven track record in this domain. This role is the ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant, with 2-5 years of operational and Finance Transformation experience, you will also have implemented SaaS solutions for Finance, preferably Oracle, Workday or SAP.

As a Finance Transformation Consultant, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting clients through the deployment of new technology. This role is a blend of stakeholder and project management, solution and process design and change management with a focus on supporting Finance teams and the wider business through their transformation journey.

Description of role:

Responsibilities

• Advising clients on Finance service design and changing operating models that result from the deployment of technology and automation.
• Supporting clients with a case for change, defining where there are opportunities to make changes and how these can be translated into a roadmap and action plan.
• Providing support and expertise with Finance service design, operating models and capability.
• Providing expertise to clients regarding the deployment of finance technology solutions, from both a functional, organisational and change perspective.
• Supporting clients to design technology and automation solutions, including facilitation of design principles.
• Mapping and documenting Finance processes.
• Working with clients to identify and resolve any risks and issues arising from the deployment of technology solutions.
• Working with technical teams to ensure the technical solution is built as per the design and meets the requirements of the business.
• Working with the business to define and embed new ways of working.
• Working on internal process improvement projects as part of the Veran Finance Community.

Required qualifications and experience

• Qualified accountant with 2-5 years of operational and Finance Transformation experience.
• Experience implementing SaaS finance solutions, preferably Oracle, Workday or SAP.
• Ability to guide and support clients through deployment of new technology; strong stakeholder and project management skills.
• Experience in finance service design, operating models and capability.
• Strong ability to map and document Finance processes and manage risks and issues.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Preferably 1 year post-qualification (optional).

Why you’ll love life at Veran

Veran Performance offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. We prioritise continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for professional growth and advancement. With a supportive culture and exciting projects, Veran Performance is a rewarding place to build a career. Join us and be part of our journey towards excellence!

Note: visa sponsorship for candidates is not available for this role at this time.

Location and travel

Hybrid working model; occasional travel to client sites may be required.