Come join us and make a difference in the world!

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.

Discover more at www.necsws.com

Note: This is a 12months fixed term contract role. 

Responsibilities:

• To manage a team to deliver timely and accurate production of management accounts, budgets and forecasts and associated reporting for the relevant business area(s).  
• To ensure that accounting and control procedures are in place and in line with current accounting legislation and reflect best practice, supporting knowledge sharing in finance community to maximize team performance.
• To work with the Executive directors and their management teams to provide business partnership, financial information and support to drive achievement of Business targets.
• To align, improve, execute and promote the systems and work processes that support the business in achieving its goals and that comply with internal and external standards and regulatory requirements.
• Accountable for the production of all financial results for the relevant business area(s), including P&L, cashflow and balance sheet
• Consolidating actuals and forecasting for month end reviews & for forecasting / budget reviews.
• Coordinating with Corporate FP&A & NEC on all deliverables & reporting requirements, as well as establishing a timetable.
• Preparing templates, and decks for use in Business Reviews, Budget Reviews & forecasting templates
• Produce financial reporting, ensuring all deadlines are adhered to, including commentary on major variances and trends.
• Support preparation of 3 year business plan and annual budget for business area, including detailed strategic and financial analysis.
• Building strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Apply judgement and experience to assist the business in making key decisions, working in business partnership while maintaining corporate governance.
• Provide information to support increased efficiency and cost management with business leads.
• Challenge existing processes and working methods to deliver a programme of continuous improvement within NPS, through project leadership.
• Support the Finance Director and Financial Controllers in ensuring we have adequate financial processes and procedures in place
   

Essential

• Strong academic background
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with 3 yrs+ post qualification experience in a commercial environment
• Extensive experience of a variety of accounting and operational systems, with SAP, BW and TM1 experience desirable
• Use of Standard Microsoft Suite (Word/Excel etc) and/or Teams
• Has a customer driven, service approach, whilst maintaining high levels of integrity 
• Demonstrates a real passion to exceed goals/targets and does not accept mediocrity.
• Ability to communicate clearly, including explanation of complicated finance processes to non-finance colleagues 
• Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor workload in order to meet tight deadlines
• Ability to interact with people at all levels in an effective manner
   

Desirable 

• Working technical knowledge of reporting standards and excellent management accounting techniques
• Experienced in leading a team of management accountants 
• Experience of working in a software based business model with contract accounting preferable
• Flexibility to work within a rapidly changing environment.

We are proud of the benefits we offer employees of NEC Software Solutions 

• Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for Employees (with the option to add family members at an additional cost)
• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/ sell 
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan with fantastic employer contributions up to a maximum of 8.5%
• A fantastic selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• We are an employer who cares, we have a invaluable employee assistance programme which can help in every area of your life

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.

All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities.