Finance Systems Optimisation Lead - Fife

Contract: Initial 3 months, rolling – immediate start ideally, with up to one month’s notice considered

Working arrangement: Can be fully remote with occasional requirements to be on site

Salary: £70k FTE or equivalent day rate considered

The Opportunity

W&A is seeking an experienced NetSuite specialist to support a Scottish organisation following the recent go-live of NetSuite.

Having led and delivered successful NetSuite implementations previously, the successful individual will take ownership of reviewing the current system, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring the business is getting maximum value from its investment.

This is a hands-on role, working closely with finance and wider business stakeholders to resolve post-implementation issues, improve system functionality, streamline processes and embed best practice across the organisation.

The initial contract will be for three months on a rolling basis, with the opportunity to work fully remotely with occasional time on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a review of the current NetSuite environment, identifying configuration issues, inefficiencies and areas requiring further development.
• Assess the effectiveness of the recent implementation and identify opportunities to improve system functionality and user experience.
• Review and optimise existing workflows, processes and system configurations.
• Work closely with finance and operational teams to ensure NetSuite is meeting business requirements.
• Review and improve financial processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end and financial reporting.
• Identify and resolve post-go-live issues, troubleshooting system problems and implementing practical solutions.
• Improve reporting capabilities, dashboards and management information.
• Review data integrity and identify any issues arising from the initial implementation or data migration.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiencies.
• Provide guidance, training and support to users to improve confidence and adoption of the system.
• Establish good system processes, controls and documentation to support ongoing use and development.

Skills & Experience

• Background in finance/systems.
• Proven experience of leading and delivering NetSuite implementations.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of NetSuite configuration, functionality and optimisation.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting businesses through post-go-live stabilisation and system improvement.
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting processes, including general ledger, AP, AR, month-end and financial reporting.
• Experience of reviewing and improving workflows, reporting and system processes.
• Ability to identify problems, recommend solutions and implement improvements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across finance and operational teams.
• Comfortable working autonomously and taking ownership of the system improvement agenda.

Contract Details

• Initial three-month contract, rolling thereafter.  To start immediately but can wait up to one month notice.
• Fully remote with occasional time on site.