Professional - Finance systems

Acuity Knowledge Partners

Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity) is a leading provider of bespoke research, analytics and technology solutions to the financial services sector, including asset managers, corporate and investment banks, private equity and venture capital firms, hedge funds and consulting firms. Its global network of over 6,000 analysts and industry experts, combined with proprietary technology, supports more than 500 financial institutions and consulting companies to operate more efficiently and unlock their human capital, driving revenue higher and transforming operations. Acuity is headquartered in London and operates from 10 locations worldwide.

The company fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment, nurturing talent, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation.

Acuity was established as a separate business from Moodys Corporation in 2019, following its acquisition by Equistone Partners Europe (Equistone). In January 2023, funds advised by global private equity firm Permira acquired a majority stake in the business from Equistone, which remains invested as a minority shareholder.

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Basic Information

Position Title Professional - Finance transformation

Experience Level 3 to 5 years

Department - Finance

Location – Gurgaon

Job Purpose

• Support the implementation and management of Finance Transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Handle project-related tasks to enable the Head of Finance Systems to focus on strategic planning.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for automation and process improvements within finance systems.
• Collaborate with the broader finance team to develop and implement tactical solutions that enhance system efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to the design and development of the strategic finance systems landscape and operating model.
• Assist in the development and execution of a roadmap to achieve the future state of the finance function.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior management on potential system enhancements and process optimizations.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure cohesive and integrated finance systems support.
• Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions during system upgrades or new implementations.

Develop and conduct training sessions for the finance team to ensure proficiency in using new and existing finance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in finance transformation or a related role.
• Proficiency in using finance tools such as Oracle Fusion, Anaplan and other tools like Jira, Power BI.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365 products and any RPA tool.
• Proven experience in supporting large project implementation and change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.

Highly motivated, willing to take ownership, and able to excel in a high-pressure environment.