Finance Project Lead Fixed Term 3-6 months

at  LED Leisure Management Ltd Head Office

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Financial qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience leading large-scale finance-related projects.
• Strong understanding of cash handling, reconciliation processes, and operational control frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and implementing control measures in financial operations.
• Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
• Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and design effective process improvements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools related to cash management.
• Ability to work independently, manage diverse stakeholders, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant project management certification.
• Previous experience in industries where cash handling is a significant operational component (e.g., retail, banking, hospitality).
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit, and regulatory requirements specific to cash management.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Finance Professional with a robust background in financial processing and project management to take on a comprehensive review of our organisation’s cash handling processes. This critical project aims to enhance the accuracy, security, and efficiency of our cash management practices across multiple sites, with a specific focus on improving reconciliation procedures and operational controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Project Planning & Management: Lead the development and execution of a detailed project plan for reviewing and improving cash handling and reconciliation processes, ensuring all objectives are met within the 6-month timeframe.
• Cash Handling Review: Conduct a thorough analysis of current cash handling procedures across all relevant sites, identifying operational gaps and inefficiencies.
• Reconciliation Process Improvement: Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and relevant teams to redesign cash reconciliation procedures, reducing discrepancies and enhancing timeliness and accuracy.
• Risk & Control Assessment: Evaluate risks within the current cash handling processes, propose actionable risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including finance, operations, and senior management, to gather insights and align the project with organisational needs.
• Reporting & Documentation: Deliver comprehensive documentation on all changes implemented and prepare a final report for senior management summarising findings and recommending ongoing monitoring mechanisms.

WE EMBRACE DIVERSITY AND ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. YOUR ABILITY TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE IS WHAT MATTERS MOST TO US. JOIN OUR TEAM AND BE PART OF SOMETHING BRILLIANT. APPLY TODAY!

Please note, this role will close at midnight 3rd November 2024 and all candidates will be contacted once shortlisting is complete.
Interviews will take place week commencing 11th November.