CPM Solution Lead, CFO Technology

Company Overview

We are the better way to work in finance. As private equitys value creation partner we sit at the heart of PEwhere sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data technology and AI we help clients drive valuesupporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.

If you crave challenging work and are looking togrow come solvecomplexissues alongside1400 finance & technology experts ina supportive collaborativeenvironment.

As we build our European footprint the London office presents a unique entrepreneurial opportunity to shape our presence and accelerate growth across the regionwhilebenefitingfrom the support and stability of an established industry-leading firm.

Backedby premier private equity firms and headquarteredin New York with 10officesaroundtheglobe we are a high-growth entrepreneurial firmlookingforpeoplewhowantto be part of buildingsomethinggreat. Come make your mark.

CFO Technology

Accordions CFO Technology Practice effectively and efficiently delivers the digital services and solutions to support organizational strategic initiatives.

Our CFO Technology experts work cross-functionally alongside practitioners from all corners of Accordion to arm CFOs with the appropriate digital solutions needed to implement the teams business process recommendations and to capitalize on value creation opportunities. From ERP CPM Analytics Data Integration RPA and beyond CFO Tech provides finance leaders with a single objective partner capable of delivering from strategy to execution.

This rolewillbe based inour London office. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location with the flexibility to work remotely1-2days a week blending the best of both worlds for efficiency and collaboration.

What Youll Do:

• Build configure and design Planning and Consolidation solutions (CPM/EPM) for budgeting forecasting workforce planning revenue modeling and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with clients to prepare & manage objectives scope project plan timeline budget & resource plan for CPM/EPM implementations.
• Collaborate with functional and technical team members to develop effective CPM/EPM solutions.
• Work directly with clients to document business requirements analyze financial models/ reports (spreadsheet/non-spreadsheet-based models) and translate those into CPM/EPM solutions.
• Develop dimensions calculations KPIs dashboards and workflows that support scalable planning processes.
• Configure and support data integrations between CPM/EPM platforms and client systems (ERP CRM HCM data platforms).
• Lead requirements workshops design sessions testing cycles and cutover activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve model performance issues; implement enhancements and optimizations.
• Deliver end-user training documentation and adoption support.
• Stay informed on product updates and implement upgrades or enhancements as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and optimization of CPM/EPM solutions.
• Provide general customer service and assistance to clients and serves as the go-to resource on all project related inquiries
• Supervise mentor and develop junior consultants and business analysts on application and implementation methodology.
• Regular and extensive travel across Europe to work with clients in the relevant jurisdictions.

You Have:

• 4-6 years of proven experience in systems consulting or CPM model development (Pigment or Anaplan) including multiple full life cycle implementations
• Hands-on Anaplan or Pigment model-building experience strongly preferred
• Excellent understanding of multi-dimensional AND relational databases
• Previous experience and ability to gather business requirements and effectively implement on CPM solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert complex business logic into scalable system design
• Demonstrated understanding and expertise of connected planning concepts in Anaplan/Pigment including but not limited to Supply Chain T&Q and core FP&A use cases such as budgeting forecasting workforce driver-base planning & scenario modeling
• Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation skills
• Excellent client relation skills organization & prioritization capabilities
• Ability to work in dynamic fast-paced consulting environments
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Engineering Information Systems or related field

You Are:

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• A leader of others; you lead by example
• A strong team player able to work with team members across all levels
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
• Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing).
• Excited to be part of a growing team with a focus on driving future growth
• Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid flat organization
• Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
• Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work
• Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture

Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion marital status age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic information gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression military status or any other status protected under law.

Please note that as per Accordion policy we donot accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency person or entity thatsubmitsan unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to thesubmittingemployment agencypersonor entity.

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