Senior Finance Analyst - Finance, London Job Description COSTAR GROUP - SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST, FINANCE - LONDON OVERVIEW CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar. DESCRIPTION At CoStar Group, our finance group centralises transaction processes, providing accurate reporting, financial resolutions, and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specialisations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and asset management, client contracts and billing, and revenue recognition. The Senior Finance Analyst will be primarily responsible for assisting in the monthly close process, including preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to the monthly results. This position will also play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis of CoStar's international entities. Other responsibilities for this position include assisting in implementation of changes and enhancements to the Company's Enterprise Resource Planning system. This position may also get exposure to technical accounting issues, including business combinations and integrations, and have interactions with our external auditors. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for managing the P&L and BS of specific CoStar international products/ services. This includes: Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial data through processing monthly journal entries. Delivery of month end results, including consistent and insightful reporting to business unit leaders and contribution to the monthly management accounts commentary. Challenging stakeholders to drive accountability, as well as providing them with the tools necessary to track progress against their financial targets and most importantly, allow them to keep within agreed budgets. Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of revenue performance & cost drivers. Developing and managing financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Partner with Group Finance to aid key business objectives (e.g. acquisition integrations). Specifically, to support on controls management, including implementation of controls, improvements to international systems, processes and reporting. Collaborate and be the lead partner with group treasury, tax and payroll to ensure compliance with corporation tax, VAT and payroll tax requirements of specific international countries. Be the lead conduit with external auditors and facilitate review of the close process, account reconciliations and variance analyses. QUALIFICATIONS ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Experience in managing and developing reporting, comfortable with large volumes of data. Strong system skills including Oracle and MS Office, particularly Excel (Pivot tables, vlookups, Power Query, etc). Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to work, including but not limited to, identifying areas for process improvements and implementing robust solutions. Experience of working to a monthly close cadence Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights Strong project management, time management and communication skills Ideally proficient in one or more European languages, specifically Spanish, German or French WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. As well as having an outstanding working environment based in iconic buildings the Shard and Blue Fin or one of our key UK-wide hubs. Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and much more! At CoStar, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the commercial real estate industry. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1- or by sending an email to .
Jul 04, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Analyst - Finance, London Job Description COSTAR GROUP - SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST, FINANCE - LONDON OVERVIEW CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry, for our customers, and even our competitors. We continue that effort today and are always working to improve and drive innovation. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is the global leader in commercial real estate information, analytics and news. Commercial Real Estate industry professionals around the globe use CoStar to access the most comprehensive data to make decisions with confidence. CoStar delivers immediate, verified commercial real estate information on over 5.9 million properties across every market. Learn more about CoStar. DESCRIPTION At CoStar Group, our finance group centralises transaction processes, providing accurate reporting, financial resolutions, and proper forecasting analysis. Joining the team offers access to financial specialisations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and asset management, client contracts and billing, and revenue recognition. The Senior Finance Analyst will be primarily responsible for assisting in the monthly close process, including preparation of monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses related to the monthly results. This position will also play a key role in supporting financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis of CoStar's international entities. Other responsibilities for this position include assisting in implementation of changes and enhancements to the Company's Enterprise Resource Planning system. This position may also get exposure to technical accounting issues, including business combinations and integrations, and have interactions with our external auditors. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for managing the P&L and BS of specific CoStar international products/ services. This includes: Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly financial data through processing monthly journal entries. Delivery of month end results, including consistent and insightful reporting to business unit leaders and contribution to the monthly management accounts commentary. Challenging stakeholders to drive accountability, as well as providing them with the tools necessary to track progress against their financial targets and most importantly, allow them to keep within agreed budgets. Demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of revenue performance & cost drivers. Developing and managing financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning. Partner with Group Finance to aid key business objectives (e.g. acquisition integrations). Specifically, to support on controls management, including implementation of controls, improvements to international systems, processes and reporting. Collaborate and be the lead partner with group treasury, tax and payroll to ensure compliance with corporation tax, VAT and payroll tax requirements of specific international countries. Be the lead conduit with external auditors and facilitate review of the close process, account reconciliations and variance analyses. QUALIFICATIONS ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Experience in managing and developing reporting, comfortable with large volumes of data. Strong system skills including Oracle and MS Office, particularly Excel (Pivot tables, vlookups, Power Query, etc). Demonstrate a continuous improvement approach to work, including but not limited to, identifying areas for process improvements and implementing robust solutions. Experience of working to a monthly close cadence Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights Strong project management, time management and communication skills Ideally proficient in one or more European languages, specifically Spanish, German or French WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Working at CoStar Group means you'll enjoy a culture of collaboration and innovation that attracts the best and brightest across a broad range of disciplines. As well as having an outstanding working environment based in iconic buildings the Shard and Blue Fin or one of our key UK-wide hubs. Other perks include full private medical cover, dental cover, Life Assurance and member rewards, 28 days annual leave, a competitive pension, season ticket loans, enhanced maternity and paternity pay and much more! At CoStar, we recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality. We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds - men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. However, we particularly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups are underrepresented throughout the commercial real estate industry. CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100, CoStar Group is on a mission to digitize the world's real estate, empowering all people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 37 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable products and services. We've continually refined, transformed and perfected our approach to our business, creating a language that has become standard in our industry and for our customers. This is how we deliver for our customers, our employees, and investors. By equipping the brightest minds with the best resources available, we provide an invaluable edge in real estate. CoStar is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. CoStar is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 1- or by sending an email to .
Account Analyst - Contract Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in preparing essential financial reports, supporting our accounts payable and receivable processes, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and conducting variance analysis. You will ensure that our financial department operates smoothly while adhering to our company's Management Systems, including Quality, Environmental, and Health and Safety Standards. Key Responsibilities: Review and validate invoices to ensure that all necessary documentation is complete prior to processing payments. Conduct monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. Monitor accounts to confirm that payments are received and processed timely. Prepare account analyses and reports as needed. Assist in the month-end closing process to ensure accurate financial reporting. Provide supporting documentation for audits. Track and manage financial transactions, generating comprehensive financial reports. Analyse and interpret financial data to identify opportunities for system improvements and enhanced financial performance. Collaborate with the financial team to support budgeting and forecasting initiatives. Generate reports for management based on financial analyses. Prepare key financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Monitor expenses and revenues against budgeted amounts, reforecasting as necessary and analysing any variances. Conduct monthly variance analysis for balance sheets, income statements, and changes in financial position. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, including invoice-related issues. Recommend financial actions by evaluating various accounting options. Ensure compliance with financial regulations by reviewing existing and upcoming legislation, enforcing adherence, and advising management on necessary actions. Safeguard the organization s confidential information and maintain organisational Integrity Essential Qualifications: Demonstrated experience as an Accounts Analyst or in a comparable role within the financial sector. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes. Ability to manage and analyse large volumes of data efficiently. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities. Desirable Qualifications: Currently pursuing a full Accountancy Qualification. Skills and Competency Requirements: Proficient in FP&A software, particularly SAP; familiarity with SAGE and Visibility is an advantage. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, and competency in PowerPoint. Strong understanding of financial reporting and exceptional analytical abilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective collaboration. Ability to build strong working relationships across various departments and levels of seniority. Experience in managing direct reports and leading a financial team. Highly organised with strong multitasking and time management abilities. Exposure to multicultural work environments, particularly in international companies, along with experience coordinating with financial shared service centers, is a significant plus. Qualifications: Part qualified in CIMA or ACCA. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
Mar 09, 2025
Contractor
Account Analyst - Contract Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Analyst to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in preparing essential financial reports, supporting our accounts payable and receivable processes, assisting with budgeting and forecasting, and conducting variance analysis. You will ensure that our financial department operates smoothly while adhering to our company's Management Systems, including Quality, Environmental, and Health and Safety Standards. Key Responsibilities: Review and validate invoices to ensure that all necessary documentation is complete prior to processing payments. Conduct monthly reconciliations to maintain accurate financial records. Monitor accounts to confirm that payments are received and processed timely. Prepare account analyses and reports as needed. Assist in the month-end closing process to ensure accurate financial reporting. Provide supporting documentation for audits. Track and manage financial transactions, generating comprehensive financial reports. Analyse and interpret financial data to identify opportunities for system improvements and enhanced financial performance. Collaborate with the financial team to support budgeting and forecasting initiatives. Generate reports for management based on financial analyses. Prepare key financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Monitor expenses and revenues against budgeted amounts, reforecasting as necessary and analysing any variances. Conduct monthly variance analysis for balance sheets, income statements, and changes in financial position. Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, including invoice-related issues. Recommend financial actions by evaluating various accounting options. Ensure compliance with financial regulations by reviewing existing and upcoming legislation, enforcing adherence, and advising management on necessary actions. Safeguard the organization s confidential information and maintain organisational Integrity Essential Qualifications: Demonstrated experience as an Accounts Analyst or in a comparable role within the financial sector. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes. Ability to manage and analyse large volumes of data efficiently. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities. Desirable Qualifications: Currently pursuing a full Accountancy Qualification. Skills and Competency Requirements: Proficient in FP&A software, particularly SAP; familiarity with SAGE and Visibility is an advantage. Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros, and competency in PowerPoint. Strong understanding of financial reporting and exceptional analytical abilities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective collaboration. Ability to build strong working relationships across various departments and levels of seniority. Experience in managing direct reports and leading a financial team. Highly organised with strong multitasking and time management abilities. Exposure to multicultural work environments, particularly in international companies, along with experience coordinating with financial shared service centers, is a significant plus. Qualifications: Part qualified in CIMA or ACCA. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is preferred.
Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing NetSuite and a number of supplementary Finance applications e.g. OCR, AP Management to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency. We are seeking a Finance Systems Business Analyst to play a key role in these initiatives. Its legacy business management applications are at the limit of their capacity and capability. A new enterprise resource planning tool (ERP) is required to both provide a finance backbone for the Group, and to integrate information flows and insights across the group. Oracle's NetSuite SAAS platform has been selected for this task. The process to select supplementary applications is underway. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing success of Finance and its systems for the Group and is key to maintaining appropriate controls that reflect the Group's segregation of duties. It will also be pivotal in defining streamlined processes & procedures across the Group. Working in Octopus' Finance Systems team, you will be responsible for documenting end to end Finance processes, identifying best practices, controls and procedures. You will also be responsible for working with stakeholders across all our Octopus' entities to capture requirements for Finance applications; this includes but is not limited to NetSuite. NetSuite is our core Finance system and it is supplemented by additional applications focused on specific tasks performed or managed by the Finance team. NetSuite is not the only system in the Finance landscape and thus close coordination and integration with other teams and tools is very frequent. This role will immediately participate in the implementation of a newly selected OCR application. What you'll do Reporting into the Project Manager, you will work alongside other business analysts and consultants to deliver the Finance Transformation backlog. Be responsible for interviewing Finance Stakeholders to capture and document requirements for new systems and tools; this will include new business process flows written in business terminology. Ensure Finance is following best practices and processes are designed to be re-used where possible. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to identify ways to innovate and improve delivery and processes. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. You will need to gain and build business and stakeholder buy-in to the requirements gathering, As-Is and To-Be modelling processes. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Control business analysis activities as required during the project lifecycle from project initiation through to closure. Support the UAT (e.g. test case creation & execution) and provide knowledge and expertise to support defect resolution. Support (and undertake where necessary) business change activities e.g. training. Conduct peer reviews and workshops for requirements definitions, As-Is and To-Be models to ensure quality, completeness and unambiguity. Develop user documentation. What you'll need 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on financial systems. Experience with system implementations or change management with Finance systems. End to end delivery of new systems and processes. In-depth understanding of financial processes. The ability to streamline processes across multiple business entities. Familiarity with financial software and systems (e.g., NetSuite, Accounts Payable Applications such as OCR and Invoice Matching software). Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly. Ability to influence others in order to improve processes and application quality. Ability to work independently. Strong documentation management experience and skills. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Feb 21, 2025
Full time
Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing NetSuite and a number of supplementary Finance applications e.g. OCR, AP Management to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency. We are seeking a Finance Systems Business Analyst to play a key role in these initiatives. Its legacy business management applications are at the limit of their capacity and capability. A new enterprise resource planning tool (ERP) is required to both provide a finance backbone for the Group, and to integrate information flows and insights across the group. Oracle's NetSuite SAAS platform has been selected for this task. The process to select supplementary applications is underway. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing success of Finance and its systems for the Group and is key to maintaining appropriate controls that reflect the Group's segregation of duties. It will also be pivotal in defining streamlined processes & procedures across the Group. Working in Octopus' Finance Systems team, you will be responsible for documenting end to end Finance processes, identifying best practices, controls and procedures. You will also be responsible for working with stakeholders across all our Octopus' entities to capture requirements for Finance applications; this includes but is not limited to NetSuite. NetSuite is our core Finance system and it is supplemented by additional applications focused on specific tasks performed or managed by the Finance team. NetSuite is not the only system in the Finance landscape and thus close coordination and integration with other teams and tools is very frequent. This role will immediately participate in the implementation of a newly selected OCR application. What you'll do Reporting into the Project Manager, you will work alongside other business analysts and consultants to deliver the Finance Transformation backlog. Be responsible for interviewing Finance Stakeholders to capture and document requirements for new systems and tools; this will include new business process flows written in business terminology. Ensure Finance is following best practices and processes are designed to be re-used where possible. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to identify ways to innovate and improve delivery and processes. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. You will need to gain and build business and stakeholder buy-in to the requirements gathering, As-Is and To-Be modelling processes. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Control business analysis activities as required during the project lifecycle from project initiation through to closure. Support the UAT (e.g. test case creation & execution) and provide knowledge and expertise to support defect resolution. Support (and undertake where necessary) business change activities e.g. training. Conduct peer reviews and workshops for requirements definitions, As-Is and To-Be models to ensure quality, completeness and unambiguity. Develop user documentation. What you'll need 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on financial systems. Experience with system implementations or change management with Finance systems. End to end delivery of new systems and processes. In-depth understanding of financial processes. The ability to streamline processes across multiple business entities. Familiarity with financial software and systems (e.g., NetSuite, Accounts Payable Applications such as OCR and Invoice Matching software). Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly. Ability to influence others in order to improve processes and application quality. Ability to work independently. Strong documentation management experience and skills. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing NetSuite and a number of supplementary Finance applications e.g. OCR, AP Management to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency. We are seeking a Finance Systems Business Analyst to play a key role in these initiatives. Its legacy business management applications are at the limit of their capacity and capability. A new enterprise resource planning tool (ERP) is required to both provide a finance backbone for the Group and to integrate information flows and insights across the group. Oracle's NetSuite SAAS platform has been selected for this task. The process to select supplementary applications is underway. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing success of Finance and its systems for the Group and is key to maintaining appropriate controls that reflect the Group's segregation of duties. It will also be pivotal in defining streamlined processes & procedures across the Group. Working in Octopus' Finance Systems team, you will be responsible for documenting end to end Finance processes, identifying best practices, controls and procedures. You will also be responsible for working with stakeholders across all our Octopus' entities to capture requirements for Finance applications; this includes but is not limited to NetSuite. NetSuite is our core Finance system and it is supplemented by additional applications focused on specific tasks performed or managed by the Finance team. NetSuite is not the only system in the Finance landscape and thus close coordination and integration with other teams and tools is very frequent. This role will immediately participate in the implementation of a newly selected OCR application. What you'll do Reporting into the Project Manager, you will work alongside other business analysts and consultants to deliver the Finance Transformation backlog. Be responsible for interviewing Finance Stakeholders to capture and document requirements for new systems and tools; this will include new business process flows written in business terminology. Ensure Finance is following best practices and processes are designed to be re-used where possible. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to identify ways to innovate and improve delivery and processes. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. You will need to gain and build business and stakeholder buy-in to the requirements gathering, As-Is and To-Be modelling processes. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Control business analysis activities as required during the project lifecycle from project initiation through to closure. Support the UAT (e.g. test case creation & execution) and provide knowledge and expertise to support defect resolution. Support (and undertake where necessary) business change activities e.g. training. Conduct peer reviews and workshops for requirements definitions, As-Is and To-Be models to ensure quality, completeness and unambiguity. Develop user documentation. What you'll need 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on financial systems. Experience with system implementations or change management with Finance systems. End to end delivery of new systems and processes. In-depth understanding of financial processes. The ability to streamline processes across multiple business entities. Familiarity with financial software and systems (e.g., NetSuite, Accounts Payable Applications such as OCR and Invoice Matching software). Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly. Ability to influence others in order to improve processes and application quality. Ability to work independently. Strong documentation management experience and skills. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Feb 19, 2025
Full time
Octopus Energy has grown exponentially in its short history. It is now a complex multi-billion turnover international group, which participates in multiple industry verticals including retail utilities, utilities management, generation, EV leasing and software sales. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. As part of our growth strategy, we are implementing NetSuite and a number of supplementary Finance applications e.g. OCR, AP Management to streamline our finance operations and improve efficiency. We are seeking a Finance Systems Business Analyst to play a key role in these initiatives. Its legacy business management applications are at the limit of their capacity and capability. A new enterprise resource planning tool (ERP) is required to both provide a finance backbone for the Group and to integrate information flows and insights across the group. Oracle's NetSuite SAAS platform has been selected for this task. The process to select supplementary applications is underway. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the ongoing success of Finance and its systems for the Group and is key to maintaining appropriate controls that reflect the Group's segregation of duties. It will also be pivotal in defining streamlined processes & procedures across the Group. Working in Octopus' Finance Systems team, you will be responsible for documenting end to end Finance processes, identifying best practices, controls and procedures. You will also be responsible for working with stakeholders across all our Octopus' entities to capture requirements for Finance applications; this includes but is not limited to NetSuite. NetSuite is our core Finance system and it is supplemented by additional applications focused on specific tasks performed or managed by the Finance team. NetSuite is not the only system in the Finance landscape and thus close coordination and integration with other teams and tools is very frequent. This role will immediately participate in the implementation of a newly selected OCR application. What you'll do Reporting into the Project Manager, you will work alongside other business analysts and consultants to deliver the Finance Transformation backlog. Be responsible for interviewing Finance Stakeholders to capture and document requirements for new systems and tools; this will include new business process flows written in business terminology. Ensure Finance is following best practices and processes are designed to be re-used where possible. You will work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to identify ways to innovate and improve delivery and processes. Communicate with senior people within the organisation. You will need to gain and build business and stakeholder buy-in to the requirements gathering, As-Is and To-Be modelling processes. Align internal and external stakeholders of the benefits of new technology or strategies/requirements/processes. Control business analysis activities as required during the project lifecycle from project initiation through to closure. Support the UAT (e.g. test case creation & execution) and provide knowledge and expertise to support defect resolution. Support (and undertake where necessary) business change activities e.g. training. Conduct peer reviews and workshops for requirements definitions, As-Is and To-Be models to ensure quality, completeness and unambiguity. Develop user documentation. What you'll need 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst with a focus on financial systems. Experience with system implementations or change management with Finance systems. End to end delivery of new systems and processes. In-depth understanding of financial processes. The ability to streamline processes across multiple business entities. Familiarity with financial software and systems (e.g., NetSuite, Accounts Payable Applications such as OCR and Invoice Matching software). Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes quickly. Ability to influence others in order to improve processes and application quality. Ability to work independently. Strong documentation management experience and skills. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Altum Consulting are pleased to be partnering with one of the world's most innovative digital communications businesses. They are seeking to hire a driven, and technically proficient analyst/accountant to join the Group finance team. The Group is private equity backed and highly acquisitive, offering the successful candidate exposure and unique insights into the fast-paced PE industry. The Financial Control Analyst plays a key role in the reporting and control of the overall Group business operations and will operate within a global market. Core responsibilities Active involvement in the month end process, supporting with journal entries and reconciliations. Support with the audit and the annual statutory accounts processes. Identifying areas of improvement within the Financial Controls process. Assisting the Group Finance Manager in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and other key areas. Working closely with our Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Business Partnering Teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Supporting the team to implement and maintain a documented Global system of accounting policies and procedures. Key requirements Competent, thorough and analytical individual who can work independently and preferably has industry experience; Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA within a SaaS/ Technology industry Able to adapt quickly to changing requirements and work effectively with limited supervision; Comfortable delivering to reporting deadlines and managing multiple tasks; Has a can-do attitude to ensure the business has the correct level of support; Willing to learn, develop and contribute ideas for process improvement; and Passion for making a difference and contributing to the development of the business.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Altum Consulting are pleased to be partnering with one of the world's most innovative digital communications businesses. They are seeking to hire a driven, and technically proficient analyst/accountant to join the Group finance team. The Group is private equity backed and highly acquisitive, offering the successful candidate exposure and unique insights into the fast-paced PE industry. The Financial Control Analyst plays a key role in the reporting and control of the overall Group business operations and will operate within a global market. Core responsibilities Active involvement in the month end process, supporting with journal entries and reconciliations. Support with the audit and the annual statutory accounts processes. Identifying areas of improvement within the Financial Controls process. Assisting the Group Finance Manager in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and other key areas. Working closely with our Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Business Partnering Teams to ensure compliance with accounting policies, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met. Supporting the team to implement and maintain a documented Global system of accounting policies and procedures. Key requirements Competent, thorough and analytical individual who can work independently and preferably has industry experience; Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA within a SaaS/ Technology industry Able to adapt quickly to changing requirements and work effectively with limited supervision; Comfortable delivering to reporting deadlines and managing multiple tasks; Has a can-do attitude to ensure the business has the correct level of support; Willing to learn, develop and contribute ideas for process improvement; and Passion for making a difference and contributing to the development of the business.
NHS SBS is embarking a significant transformation of its business, building on its traditional business process services foundations to a create a digitally enabled, innovation driven organisation. To support this NHS SBS is seeking Business Analysts with proven experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud financial across a range of subject areas. The successful candidates will be joining one of a number of dedicated Solution teams, each team brings together business SME's, IT developers and external expertise to work on a major NHS SBS ERP upgrade from Oracle R12 to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Job purpose: The Senior Business Analyst will undertake business analysis on high complexity, high risk, business critical projects. This may involve the management of a team of Business Analysts. May contribute to pre-sales assignments and proposals that may lead to significant revenue opportunities. Roles at this level achieve results and provide services either personally or through others in a specific area or discipline to meet defined quality or efficiency standards or to ensure best practice advice is given. Individuals possess the skills, knowledge and ability to perform and deliver without day-to-day supervision. They possess the ability to solve problems with commercial judgement and are influential in customer relationships. Roles at this level will require a detailed understanding of methods, systems, and procedures. The work involves limited guidance and only general instructions from more senior colleagues. Initiative and judgement are required to address and resolve daily problems. The key activities will include: Analyse, capture, document and implement business processes and/or business cases, and create requirements documentations or specifications as part of the Programme /Project life cycle, often to tight deadlines Engaging with users to understand the functional requirements, including anticipated future needs. Analysing user requests & constructively challenging users to adopt Oracle Fusion standard functions wherever relevant. Where development is required, ensuring that design & content requirements are properly captured. Creating functional specifications in collaboration with business users, and working with the development team to validate requirements, define the solution, and oversee the delivery of reports. Working with design leads to ensure that functional process is consistent with approved business processes. Supporting users to ensure new or modified functions are tested and signed off. Providing advice and training to the Finance community and business users on driving best practice through effective use of tools, standardisation, templates, formats, and visualisation. Principle responsibilities Defines scope and deliverable for assignment with 'client' Delivers assignment in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment Ensures risk management plans are in place for assignment Supports the development of intellectual property including methods, approaches, sales collateral and capability development programmes to support creation of and renewal of generic business propositions Essential skills, qualifications, and experience: Good working knowledge of Oracle Fusion/Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Knowledge of finance processes including comprehensive understanding of one or more of the Oracle functional specialisms. Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels across the business, delivering with quality and at pace to meet deadlines Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills Highly numerate and analytical BCS Business Analysis qualifications or equivalent Desired Specialisms/ Oracle Module area of focus: Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing, Supplier Data Management, i-Supplier Portal etc. Purchasing - requisitioning, PO processing/interfaces etc. Record to Report - General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Reporting etc. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Order to Cash - Accounts Receivable, Advance collections Cash Management Projects & Fixed Assets Desired skills, qualifications, and experience: Degree Level Qualification or equivalent Scrum Master Qualification CRM/BPMS Project and Delivery Experience Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Agile/Dev Ops Delivery experience Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior business Analyst on large or complex programmes/ projects. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
Dec 05, 2021
Contractor
NHS SBS is embarking a significant transformation of its business, building on its traditional business process services foundations to a create a digitally enabled, innovation driven organisation. To support this NHS SBS is seeking Business Analysts with proven experience in Oracle Fusion Cloud financial across a range of subject areas. The successful candidates will be joining one of a number of dedicated Solution teams, each team brings together business SME's, IT developers and external expertise to work on a major NHS SBS ERP upgrade from Oracle R12 to Oracle Fusion Cloud. Job purpose: The Senior Business Analyst will undertake business analysis on high complexity, high risk, business critical projects. This may involve the management of a team of Business Analysts. May contribute to pre-sales assignments and proposals that may lead to significant revenue opportunities. Roles at this level achieve results and provide services either personally or through others in a specific area or discipline to meet defined quality or efficiency standards or to ensure best practice advice is given. Individuals possess the skills, knowledge and ability to perform and deliver without day-to-day supervision. They possess the ability to solve problems with commercial judgement and are influential in customer relationships. Roles at this level will require a detailed understanding of methods, systems, and procedures. The work involves limited guidance and only general instructions from more senior colleagues. Initiative and judgement are required to address and resolve daily problems. The key activities will include: Analyse, capture, document and implement business processes and/or business cases, and create requirements documentations or specifications as part of the Programme /Project life cycle, often to tight deadlines Engaging with users to understand the functional requirements, including anticipated future needs. Analysing user requests & constructively challenging users to adopt Oracle Fusion standard functions wherever relevant. Where development is required, ensuring that design & content requirements are properly captured. Creating functional specifications in collaboration with business users, and working with the development team to validate requirements, define the solution, and oversee the delivery of reports. Working with design leads to ensure that functional process is consistent with approved business processes. Supporting users to ensure new or modified functions are tested and signed off. Providing advice and training to the Finance community and business users on driving best practice through effective use of tools, standardisation, templates, formats, and visualisation. Principle responsibilities Defines scope and deliverable for assignment with 'client' Delivers assignment in accordance with agreed scope, time, financial and quality measures Ensures effective client engagement and stakeholder management during assignment Ensures risk management plans are in place for assignment Supports the development of intellectual property including methods, approaches, sales collateral and capability development programmes to support creation of and renewal of generic business propositions Essential skills, qualifications, and experience: Good working knowledge of Oracle Fusion/Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Knowledge of finance processes including comprehensive understanding of one or more of the Oracle functional specialisms. Experience in working with stakeholders at all levels across the business, delivering with quality and at pace to meet deadlines Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills Highly numerate and analytical BCS Business Analysis qualifications or equivalent Desired Specialisms/ Oracle Module area of focus: Accounts Payable - Invoice Processing, Supplier Data Management, i-Supplier Portal etc. Purchasing - requisitioning, PO processing/interfaces etc. Record to Report - General Ledger, Chart of Accounts, Reporting etc. Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting Order to Cash - Accounts Receivable, Advance collections Cash Management Projects & Fixed Assets Desired skills, qualifications, and experience: Degree Level Qualification or equivalent Scrum Master Qualification CRM/BPMS Project and Delivery Experience Oracle Fusion Financials Experience Agile/Dev Ops Delivery experience Demonstrable experience of working as a Senior business Analyst on large or complex programmes/ projects. Intelligent Resource is committed to barrier-free and inclusive recruitment. We are a Disability Confident recruiter, and a RIDI 100 and Business Disability Forum partner organisation. Should you choose to contact Intelligent Resource regarding this role or apply for it, all personal data you submit to us will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Notice which you can find on our website.
