Record to report Supervisor

Job Title: R2R Supervisor

Location: Manchester, UK - Hybrid Options may be available, possibly with 2 days working from home, but more onsite presence may be required in line with work load.

Duration: 6 Months Contract

Rate: 33.5 GBP/hr on PAYE OR 44 GBP/hr on Umbrella

Job Description:

8+ years experience Required

The R2R Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end Record to Report process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and continuous process improvement. This role supervises a team of accountants and analysts, coordinates month-end close activities, and supports audits and financial analysis. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that the R2R processes are aligned with global standard practices of client and organizational objectives.

- Supervise daily operations of the R2R team, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Requirements Analysis: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to better understand business requirements and translate them to R2R solutions.

Process Optimization: Continuously review and enhance financial and accounting processes, aiming for increased efficiency and accuracy.

Process Improvements: Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.

Data integrity: Coordinate with other finance functions (AP, AR, FP&A) and business units to ensure data integrity.

Testing and validation: Lead or support testing efforts to ensure that R2R processes meet quality and compliance standards.

User training and support: Provide guidance to end-users and team members on best practices for R2R processes.

Troubleshooting: Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies related to R2R process

Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of R2R configurations.

Internal Controls: Monitor and improve internal controls and compliance with company policies.

Stay Current: Stay updated on best practice, and industry standards, and apply this knowledge to enhance R2R processes.

Project Management: Assist in project planning, timelines, and resource allocation, ensuring that the R2R project aligns with organizational goals and deadlines.

Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries.

Degree (required)* University Degree - In progress Field of Study Business Management/Finance

Preferred Accounting Qualification:

• Preferred CPA/CIMA - In progress
• 8+ Years Experience Required
• Good understanding of GBSO workstreams and respective Finance processes
• Extensive experience in SAP R2R processes.
• Strong understanding of accounting and financial principals and standards
• Proven experience in SAP implementation projects
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Hands-on approach, self-starter mentality
• Strong service orientation and positive attitude
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills
• Able to work effectively at all levels in an organization

Other relevant skills

• Management experience
• Management qualifications
• Lean qualifications
• Process design / change experience
• System implementation experience

Must have Skills:

• Communication & Leadership
• Critical Thinking
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk management

Must have experience:

• BS Reconciliations, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Month end Closure ,
• Stakeholder management, coordination of audit activity and tasks,
• Meet internal and external reporting requirements,
• Understanding of Budget process