Record to Report (R2R) SME – Contract Opportunity
Minimum 5 Months | Hybrid Working
Overview
An internationally operating organisation is undertaking a significant finance transformation programme, with a clear focus on modernising processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing its shared services capability. With a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join a business navigating a critical phase of change.
Your new role
You will act as the Subject Matter Expert across Record to Report processes, supporting a major transition into a Shared Service Centre and driving standardisation across finance operations.
Key responsibilities
- Leading and supporting the migration of finance activities into a Shared Service Centre, ensuring smooth transition and stakeholder alignment
- Designing and implementing process documentation, including standard operating procedures and robust financial controls
- Reviewing and strengthening the control environment, ensuring consistency and alignment with overarching finance policies
- Supporting organisational design, including recruitment, onboarding, and training of finance teams within the shared services environment
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including automation and process optimisation across end‑to‑end finance processes
- Collaborating with stakeholders across multiple functions and geographies to ensure successful delivery of transformation milestones
What you’ll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant experience in finance operations and Record to Report leadership.
- Proven experience in managing R2R processes within complex, multi‑entity environments
- Strong track record in financial controls, governance, and process documentation
- Experience supporting shared services transformation, process migration, or ERP/system implementations (e.g. Oracle or similar)
- Demonstrated success in delivering process improvement, automation, and standardisation initiatives
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- A collaborative, detail‑oriented, and resilient approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced transformation environment
What you’ll get in return
- A pivotal contract role within a large‑scale finance transformation programme
- Opportunity to drive tangible change and deliver meaningful process improvements
- Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams
- Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility
- Competitive daily/contract rate – up to £700 / day (can flex on this)
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