Finance Process Designer

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9311 - Finance Process Designer

Role Summary and Impact

Versatile and highly analytical Finance Process Designer with expertise in cross-functional finance areas to join our D365 Programme Implementation Team. This role is crucial for integrating diverse financial processes and ensuring seamless data flow across D365 F&O or D365 Business Central. The Finance Process Designer will be responsible for addressing complex financial scenarios that span multiple modules or require integration with other business areas driving end-to-end efficiency and robust financial control across our markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Requirements Gathering:Lead discovery sessions with diverse stakeholders (finance operations IT) to gather analyze and document complex As-Is and To-Be requirements for cross-functional finance processes (e.g. cost accounting project accounting treasury integration intercompany frameworks master data management for finance financial security roles advanced reporting/analytics).
• Process Design & Integration:Design and re-engineer integrated finance processes to optimize D365 F&O/BC functionalities and ensure seamless data flow and integration across various finance modules and with other business areas
• System Configuration:Translate complex business requirements into functional specifications and perform configuration across various D365 F&O/BC modules that impact multiple finance areas such as Cost Accounting Project Management & Accounting advanced General Ledger setups and financial security roles.
• RAID Management:Proactively identify document and manage Risks Assumptions Issues and Dependencies (RAIDs) related to integrated finance processes escalating as necessary to D365 Global Process Owners.
• Task & Deliverable Management:Manage assigned tasks and deliverables within the overall D365 project plan often involving coordination across multiple functional and technical teams.
• Data Migration Support:Collaborate with data teams on master data design and migration strategies for finance-related entities (e.g. financial dimensions projects cost objects) to ensure consistency and integrity across the D365 landscape.
• Testing Leadership:Develop comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) scripts and scenarios for end-to-end cross-functional finance processes lead UAT sessions and manage defect resolution cycles with a strong focus on integration points and data integrity.
• Training & Documentation:Create detailed training materials and deliver effective training sessions emphasizing the interconnectedness of processes and data flow for integrated finance functions.
• Go-Live & Post-Go-Live Support:Provide hands-on support during go-live and hypercare phases focusing on critical integration points and complex financial workflows.
• Global Alignment:Work closely with D365 Global Process Owners to ensure cross-functional designs and configurations adhere to global design principles and solution architecture facilitating consistency across markets.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in finance process design business analysis or functional consulting with a proven track of working on complex integrated finance solutions.
• Demonstrable experience with at least one full lifecycle implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or D365 Business Central with exposure to modules like Cost Accounting Project Management & Accounting and advanced General Ledger setups.
• Strong understanding of integration points between various finance modules and with non-finance modules
• Experience with financial master data management and data governance principles.
• Proficiency in documenting complex business processes functional specifications and integration test plans.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to bridge gaps between technical and business teams.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity and to drive consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Be Extraordinary investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We alsoLead Optimisticallyfirmly believingin andChampioning Growth and Developmentfor every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees toleveragethe extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions build vital professional connections and learn at thecutting edgeof marketing and advertising.

WeCreate an Open environmentbuilt on trust and respect where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office eventsshowcasingteam wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment including competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens whenweretogether fostering creativity collaboration and connection in this open and supportive a hybrid approach with teams in the office around four days a week. If yourequireaccommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP benefits may vary by office/country.

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