Transformation / Controls Accountant

Transformation / Controls AccountantWe're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment.Welcome to Center Parcs - the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.TRANSFORMATION / CONTROLS ACCOUNTANTUp to £48,000 per annum plus 12% bonus schemeHybrid role with both office and home-workingThis is an exciting opportunity to join our Group Finance team in the new role of Transformation / Controls Accountant.This role will support with driving change throughout the Finance function and the wider business, identifying and resolving risks and implementing new processes to maximise business efficiency and enhance financial controls.The role has a wide remit and the scope will range from simple process updates to wholesale changes to longstanding but outdated procedures, potentially via the introduction of new technologies.As well as identifying areas for change, the Transformation / Controls Accountant will be responsible for documenting new processes, selling these into the business and subsequently ensuring that they are being followed correctly.This is an integral role within the Finance team that requires excellent communication skills and an ability to build effective working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have a good understanding of financial controls, have the ability to communicate confidently and effectively throughout the business and have strong decision making and analytical skills.Practical experience of identifying and delivering change in a large corporate environment is essential for this role.HOURS OF WORKYou will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.Please note, this role will be hybrid with a mixture of office-based and home-working.ABOUT YOUEssential requirements:Qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA.Good understanding of financial controls.Ability to accept responsibility and make decisions.Strong analytical skills.Practical experience of identifying and delivering change in a large corporate environment.Understanding of key strategic business drivers, regulatory constraints and finance processes.Enjoyment of ad-hoc project work and a varied workload.Ability to build relationships at all levels of the business, both within and outside the Finance function.Ability to influence at all levels and present concise proposals for change.Self-starter approach to make continuous improvements to processes to remain as efficient as possible. Needs to be comfortable in managing the change throughout.ABOUT THE BENEFITSCenter Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:Management Bonus SchemePension Scheme with Life AssuranceColleague Recognition and Reward Scheme - offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchersFree use of our leisure facilitiesDiscounted Center Parcs breaks20% discount in our restaurant and retail outletsAccess to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discountsAn Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal mattersExcellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualificationsIf this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application.Closing date: 30 April 2024 at 12 NoonInterviews to be held: 8 and 9 May 2024Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.Follow us - Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInAt Center Parcs, everyone's welcome.We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.
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