Finance Change Analyst (12 Months FTC)

We are looking for a Finance Change Analyst for a 12 month fixed term contract. This role will support change within the Finance Operations team, being involved in projects from scoping through to implementation, this could be large scale change or small process improvements, the role will work closely with the Collinson Technology team as well as the wider Finance team.

The role will implement change in a controlled manner, adhering to the relevant accounting standards. The change can be requested or identified as a business need, but any change needs to be delivered in line with the Finance controls framework, moving the Business towards a controls based audit approach., * Provides specialist knowledge and expertise for Finance change, understanding the impact the change has on the business processes and ensuring it adheres to all relevant accounting standards

• Manage requirements gathering for Finance Operations on specific change needed and where possible and if required working with the Technology team to determine the most pragmatic functional solution prior to delivery, includes mapping out the AS IS and TO BE processes
• Working with the Tech team to deliver system change where needed and implement, including supporting UAT and any bug fixing phases
• Manage and see through to completion all Finance Operations related projects i.e. automation of processes, improved reporting functionality etc Taking accountability for delivery of the revised processes and the implementation into BAU, ensuring the new process is fully understood by business users and embedded into BAU, providing support where needed to ensure the success of delivery
• Proposing and supporting Finance change ideas for the Technology Teams program increments, supporting the Technology team in prioritisation and resource planning and requirements gathering where appropriate to do so
• Monitor impact of change, benefits analysis looking at (for example) controls, cost and accuracy of new process Vs old
• Work with internal departments and external providers as and when needed to deliver change
• Deliver communications back out to the Finance teams on any change being delivered within this role
• Provide and maintain accurate process/system training documentation
• Lead training sessions where required for any business process change delivered
• Act as SME on finance processes
• Maintain documentation created new processes and ensure controls and risks are documented

Regulatory Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the FCA's Conduct rules and the Firm's code of conduct
• Undertake all regulatory training as prescribed by the company and comply with all policies relevant to your role
• Immediately report any known conflicts of interest in line with company policy
• Satisfy on an ongoing basis the company's fit and proper requirements which as a minimum shall take account of your:

• Honesty, integrity and reputation
• Competence and capability; and
• Financial soundness

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

Technical Knowledge

• Understanding of finance processes essential
• Insurance or Financial services experience an advantage
• Good understanding of change methodologies i.e. 6 sigma, Agile etc
• Knowledge of SAP an advantage
• Good Visio knowledge or other process software an advantage
• Ability to understand and document accounting entries

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Team player
• Problem solver
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and technical skills
• Demonstrates good written communication skills, including documentation and correspondence
• Demonstrates ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Collinson is the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world to travel with ease and confidence. The group offers a unique blend of industry and sector specialists who together provide market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million consumers. Collinson is the operator of Priority Pass, the world's original and leading airport experiences programme. Travellers can access a network of 1,500+ lounges and travel experiences, including dining, retail, sleep and spa, in over 650 airports in 148 countries, helping to elevate the journey into something special. We work with the world's leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide. We have been bringing innovation to the market since inception - from launching the first independent global VIP lounge access Programme, Priority Pass to being the first to sell direct travel insurance in the UK through Columbus Direct and creating the first loyalty agency of its kind in the travel sector with ICLP. Today we still invest heavily in innovation to ensure that we continue to deliver superior customer experiences. Key clients include Mastercard, American Express, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, LATAM, Flying Blue, Accor, EasyJet, HSBC, Chase, HDFC. Our mission is focused on doing good beyond profit, which for us means we seek out opportunities for our people to share in our success and that we give back to the communities and people within which we work. Never short of ambition, the success of our business is delivered through the diverse and talented team of over 2,200 global colleagues.