Finance Project Business partner

Finance Systems Transformation Business Partner/ Project Accountant Leeds Hybrid 12 month FTC

Role Summary:This role supports a major finance systems transformation programme, contributing to the design and implementation of new processes and systems. The successful candidate will work across multiple finance workstreams, lead projects, and act as a finance business partner to stakeholders across the organisation. The role is dynamic and will evolve based on programme priorities, offering exposure to a wide range of strategic and operational finance initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support finance transformation projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to define and document finance requirements.
• Drive process improvements with a focus on standardisation, automation, and efficiency.
• Build strong relationships across finance and non-finance teams to support integrated solutions.
• Represent finance in cross-functional working groups and governance forums.
• Deliver high-quality project management from planning through to implementation.
• Provide insight and challenge to support decision-making and change adoption.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Qualified accountant or equivalent senior-level finance experience.
• Strong background in financial and management accounting, with broad process knowledge.
• Proven track record in finance systems implementation and process change.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and influence strategic decisions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Desirable:

• Experience with SAP (including S/4HANA, Business Warehouse, Business Objects).
• Project management qualifications.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies.

This role is a 12 month FTC with a possibility of extension #