The transformation aims to:
- Deliver a flexible, unified finance system providing a single source of truth.
- Implement leading finance process practices—standardised, efficient, and technology-driven.
- Evolve finance into a business partnering role, offering insights and strategic support.
- Complete the project on time and within budget, aligned with implementation timelines.
- Embed robust controls and governance that ensure operational efficiency.
- Align financial transformation with the organisation’s ICT Strategy and cloud-first approach.
Role Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager – Ticketing Operations, responsibilities will include:
1. Policies, Procedures & Process Improvement
- Review and update finance policy documents using new templates to reflect ERP and scheme changes.
- Lead documentation of key financial controls within Ticketing Technology Finance.
- Provide finance input on system development and upgrades.
- Contribute to the development of internal finance tools and reporting.
- Drive implementation of improved analysis and reporting tools.
2. Ticketing Operations
- Lead process reviews and improvements.
- Assist in evaluating monthly financial controls.
- Address issues collaboratively with internal/external stakeholders.
- Administer payments to scheme participants.
- Ensure prompt and accurate transaction processing.
- Monitor cash flow and working capital.
- Participate in automation projects to streamline operations.
3. Month-End Reconciliations
- Complete and review monthly reconciliations and investigate variances.
- Manage balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
- Support the shift from manual to systemised processes.
- Ensure standardisation and alignment of reconciliation activities.
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and variance analyses.
4. Additional Duties
- Generate and present monthly KPI reports.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Support audit processes and liaise with auditors.
- Promote a positive, professional working environment through strong business partnering.
5. General
- Perform other duties as required in line with evolving business needs.
Core Competencies
- Experience in financial management with strong internal controls.
- Audit experience beneficial.
- Skilled in managing service providers.
- Strong report writing and analytical skills.
- Excellent organisation, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
- Effective communicator and stakeholder manager.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications & Experience
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience in drafting policy and process documentation.
- Skilled in management accounts, reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Familiarity with multiple financial systems.