Job Description Finance Transformation Analyst Our Finance Transformation teams are right at the heart of what we do.
Surrounded by some of the best finance transformation specialists in the industry, you'll bring your own ideas to the business - building to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative work environment?
Are you looking for a new challenge?
If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you in our exciting Finance Transformation team!
We are looking for an experienced Finance Transformation Analyst with initiative, drive and commitment to join us in Primark.
As a Finance Transformation Analyst, you will support the Finance Transformation Manager and the wider Finance Transformation Function in delivering process improvements and supporting Finance readiness for business strategic initiatives.
You will support the Finance Transformation team with the delivery of the Finance Transformation Strategy by delivering transformation across end-to-end finance processes in areas such as Source to Pay, Record to Report, Tax and Market Expansion through both small change improvements (utilising potential automation opportunities) and large-scale system and process changes.
The role required an ability to understand business processes, gather requirements and translate them into a model that will allow the business to achieve its goals, and the ability to implement and deliver changes.
If you have a desire to make a meaningful impact on our expanding business, this is the opportunity for you!
What You'll Get The world is changing and it's important we support our colleagues.
People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it's essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best.
That's why we offer benefits that put you first Some of our benefits are: days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices What You'll Do In your role, you'll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets.
Here's a flavour of your day-to-day:Support the delivery of a variety of projects and workstreams that form part of the Finance Transformation strategy and agenda, working with the Finance Transformation team and other key stakeholders in Finance and the business.Develop a comprehensive understanding of our existing Finance processes and system landscape as a building block for transformational change.Be a team player with responsibility for delivering finance requirements to support transformation across end-to-end finance processes.Undertake process mapping and analysis, analysing workflows and process documentation to identify areas of improvement within Finance.
Work with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement positive change to improve Finance user experience.Build relationships and collaborate with key stakeholders in Finance (including Financial Operations, Finance Business Partnering, Finance Planning, Payroll, Tax and Financial Reporting) and the wider business including Technology and Strategic Project teams.Support the definition and implementation of new processes for key business strategic initiatives such as new market entry and digital strategy.Work with information gathered from multiple sources such as workshops, documentation reviews and analysis, be able to evaluate true business requirement from user requests to ensure that a proposed solution is reconciled with all business inputs and resolve business conflicts as required.Supporting the Finance team with documenting processes in a standardised manner.Present findings and status updates to management in a clear and concise format.Plan, coordinate and deliver multiple projects and tasks simultaneously to deliver quality deliverables.Any other tasks and related ad hoc activities as required.
What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular: Educated to degree level (or equivalent)Accounting qualification is favorable but not required (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)Prior experience working on transformation programmes/change programmes desired across people, process & systems.Knowledge of transformation through business process change, automation, Business Intelligence and data analytics would be advantageous.
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applications such as Automation Anywhere, Alteryx, MS Power Automate etcPrevious experience with Oracle Financials is beneficial.High level attention to detail with an ability to analyse and interrogate high volumes of data as well as demonstrating an ability to focus on higher level overview.Brings a challenger mentality and constantly looks for continuous improvement opportunities.Process-orientated with a logical mind-set, using reasoning consistently to come to the correct conclusion.Has the ability to work alongside senior management at all levels within Finance, the business and external service providers/business partners.Experienced in documenting business requirements.A clear understanding of process improvement methodology.Effective, clear communication skills, both written and verbal.Demonstrates good relationship management skills and ability to influence decision making among senior stakeholders.Exceptional planning and organising skills, ability to prioritize various tasks, plan and prioritise work schedule and work within agreed timescales.Strong financial and analytical financial acumen.The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.Demonstrates initiative with solid work ethic.Proven experience working in a large organisation with multi-currency and multi-national exposure. Ready?
Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer.
You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and skilled individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry.
If you're excited about this role but don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply.
You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.
Apply to be part of our future and we'll help you develop yours.
All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks.
If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.
BR Function Finance Job Type Employee - Permanent Country Republic of Ireland Job Profile Financial Analyst Time Type Full-Time Finance Transformation Analyst |
