IT Business Partner Financial Systems

Job Description

HSS Hire Service Group Ltd is a market-leader in the UK Tool Hire Industry. The company operates a nationwide chain of tool hire centres, ranging in size from small town centre shops to large warehouse units. HSS is a leader in the use of technology to enable digital channels and on-line outcomes.The IT function within HSS operates at a governance level, ensuring, security, standards, stability are maintained within a landscape of constant change and improvement. The Finance systems within HSS are boutique in nature, leveraging the best of breed services with a central finance system maintaining ledgers.Reporting into the IT Head of Project Management. At a strategic level we are looking for a Finance Systems Business Partner to work closely with the Finance function, understand strategic goals and align IT strategies and projects to deliver those goals. At a day to day level, this role will act as the go-to person for Finance, to own the daily relationship to ensure both a smooth flow of BAU and of transition into a new project paradigm. From a RACI point of view, this role would be Accountable for all systems and interactions, leveraging either the IT team or the Finance team Responsibility to get the job done.The Role:• Act as a senior level technical proactive liaison between Technology and Financial departments• Review and document new systems requirements and system amendment requirements, and project manage the delivery. • Production where appropriate of functional and/or technical specifications • Accurate estimation of resource requirements and effort required to deliver technical solutions • Coordination of development work undertaken by other team members • Ownership of IT Financial Controls reporting processes• Ensuring that software components and processes are tested effectively • Change delivery impact analysis and the development of appropriate implementation plans • Production where necessary of system support and user documentation • Direct communication with internal customers, at all levels• Regular contact with external customers, suppliers, and technology partnersWho we are looking for:A candidate for this role will have many of the following attributes: -• A team player who is confident and self-starting, able to work with split teams at different locations.• Must have a financial or accounting background or demonstrable awareness• Familiar with Project Management models and techniques• Experience of the software project lifecycle • Able to clearly articulate system requirements and designs both orally and in written documentation • Willing to adopt and champion best practice• Ability to provide technical/design guidance and ideas to technical colleagues• Commercial / technical experience of some of the following systems:o Advanced, Open Accounts, Rimilia Alloc8, MRI - Asset 4000o Oracle OBIE, EssbaseAt HSS, we prioritise inclusivity and diversity. This is why we are committed to attracting, recruiting and supporting candidates and colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds. This helps us to facilitate a rich mix of culture and experience across the entire Group, ensuring mental and physical wellbeing remain at the forefront of work force. Required skills

IT Controls

Oracle

Project Management

ITC

OBIEE

Keyskills :
IT Controls Oracle Project Management ITC OBIEE