Finance Data Lead
Finance Data Lead
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Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
IFS FinanceManagement Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
About the role:
The Finance Data Centre of Excellence sits within our Financial Control team being part of the broader Finance team which consists of approximately 350 professionals specialising in business partnering financial control and taxation. As a Finance Data Lead you will report to the Head of Finance Systems & Data Governance who oversees our Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP). The Centre of Excellence is responsible for data architecture the design of data policies and controls and for leading remediation activities where the need is identified through monitoring. In reporting and executing processes the team will be supported by our shared services division Integrated Services.
Youll play a pivotal role in a high profile multiyear project to replace PwC UKs Enterprise Resource Planning systems. Youll be responsible for the data aspects of the transition participating in the design and phases of the project. Additionally youlldevelop a broad network of key relationships across the wider business and Integrated Services positioning yourself as the goto specialist for finance data management.
What your days will look like:
- Creating and overseeing Finances Data Strategy including areas such as data discovery transformation cleansing and augmenting migration handling controls cutover risk management reconciliation destruction and governance.
- Designing and maintaining the Finance Data Architecture adhering to master data management principles.
- Collaborating with firmwide Data Management SMEs and the firms Chief Data Officer to stay up to date with changing laws and regulations providing guidance to Finance teams.
- Acting as an escalation point for data quality security and interaction issues driving their resolution.
This role is for you if:
- You have extensive experience within a finance function. A finance qualification (e.g. ACA ACCA CIMA) or an international equivalent is desirable although candidates with equivalent work experience will be considered. This includes international candidates who qualify through experience in their home country.
- You have excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead multiple workstreams and counterparties to deliver projects and reporting to deadlines and are an effective communicator.
- You have expert knowledge and understanding of Finance Data and how it affects critical business decisions
- Youve previously managed a team as in this role you will be responsible for leading a team and its direction
- You are experienced Your expertise in data management fundamentals data quality management processes and data profiling and can identify and address data quality issues.
- You have experienced in data analysis cleansing routines and rootcause analysis is crucial for ensuring accurate and reliable data.
- You have a strong understanding of business requirements definitions and management data quality software performance management and risk management
What youll receive from us:
No matter where you may be in your career or personal life our benefits are designed to add value and support recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions.
We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Accounting Advisory Accounting and Financial Reporting Standards Accounting Policies Accounting Practices Account Reconciliation Active Listening Analytical Thinking Coaching and Feedback Communication Creativity Credit Control Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Escalation Management Financial Accounting Financial Budgeting Financial Forecasting Financial Policy Financial Record Keeping Financial Reporting Financial Statement Analysis Financial Statement Preparation 19 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Employment Type
Full-Time
