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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in finance transformation, including finance automation technology and compliance, while effectively managing stakeholder relationships and leading teams in financial close processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Finance Automation TechnologyFinance TransformationFinancial Close ProcessesFloQast ImplementationStakeholder Engagement
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Month-End CloseYear-End CloseAccount ReconciliationFinancial ControlsProcess ImprovementFinance System ImplementationDigital SkillsAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Confidence Engaging With Senior StakeholdersExpectation ManagementTeam Leadership
Tools & Technologies
FloQastOneStreamProphixBlackLine
Certifications & Qualifications
ACAICASCAACCACIMACIPFA
Industry Keywords
Finance ConsultingExternal AuditFinancial ReportingComplianceFinance Change Programmes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Build an internal and external network and develop opportunity-generation experience
- Develop skills and knowledge in finance automation technology, including achieving certification status for selected solutions
- Uncover root causes of issues and translate them into compelling client propositions
- Collaborate with colleagues across Consulting and Grant Thornton
- Own quality, compliance, and risk matters on engagements
- Assist with practice development, internal business development, external marketing, and toolkit improvement
- Manage engagement budgets and timelines
- Support and lead workstreams in controllership and financial close transformation engagements from diagnosis through implementation
- Analyse close processes to identify bottlenecks, manual workarounds, control weaknesses, and automation opportunities
- Design and implement improved close calendars, account reconciliation frameworks, task management workflows, and intercompany processes
- Support close technology implementations across FloQast, OneStream, and Prophix, including requirements gathering, configuration support, testing, and user adoption
- Develop process documentation, policy frameworks, and training materials
- Build strong day-to-day relationships with client finance teams as a trusted point of contact
Requirements
What you’ll need- Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA) with post-qualification experience
- Genuine interest in finance transformation and the role technology can play in improving controllership and close processes
- Confidence engaging with senior finance stakeholders and ability to manage expectations effectively
- Background in Finance Consulting, External Audit, or line finance roles in industry, particularly financial close, reporting, or controls
- Proven experience in one or more of: month-end and year-end close; account reconciliation; financial controls and compliance; process improvement; finance system implementation
- Exposure to close automation or EPM technologies such as FloQast, OneStream, Prophix, BlackLine, or similar
- Experience of Finance Change or Transformation Programmes
- Ability to use a framework- and methodology-driven approach to identify root causes, propose solutions, and support delivery
- Track record of using digital and analytical skills in a finance context
- Past experience of leading workstreams or small teams and desire to grow as a people leader
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tailored development programmes and access to coaching
- Flexible bank holidays
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Private medical
- Additional holiday purchasing
- Health benefits
- Shopping discounts
- Gym memberships
- Financial advice
- Flexible working options
- Trust-based working with flexibility in where, how, and when work is performed