Finance Systems & Operations Specialist

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Glasgow/Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Finance Systems & Operations Specialist on a hybrid basis, on an initial 6-month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£400/day inside of IR35 (based on experience). Responsibilities: Workday Financials & Reporting (Hands on) * Proven experience supporting Workday Financials testing, configuration support and reporting, including advanced/custom reports and dashboards. * Comfortable working alongside vendors and internal teams to translate finance requirements into Workday outputs. Structured Testing, Data Validation & UAT * Experience leading or supporting end to end finance system testing, including scenario design, reconciliation, defect tracking and UAT sign off. * Strong attention to data integrity across GL, budgets, and investment attributes. Budgeting & Forecasting (Investments and Non Investments) * Experience supporting budgeting and forecasting for complex portfolios, ideally using Workday Adaptive or similar planning tools, with the ability to critique data input and update the model build. * Ability to handle both investment cashflow forecasting and corporate/non investment cost forecasting (Capex). MI Design & Enhancement * Strong capability in management information (MI) design, including bridging and reconciling data between accounting platforms and investment management tools to deliver enhanced insight. * Ability to handle complex data using analysis and data transformation / reporting tools such as Excel and embedded data links, to transform data into reporting metrics in support of the above, including ability to self-review and test outputs Process, Controls & Documentation * Experience updating finance procedures, workflows and control documentation following system or strategic change. * Able to document “to be” processes clearly for audit, risk and operational handover Strong Financial Controls & Audit Awareness * Understanding of public sector / regulated environment expectations, including audit trail, segregation of duties and evidence retention. * Comfortable working with auditors and responding to control or documentation gaps. Delivery Focused, Short Term Specialist * Proven ability to operate in a time boxed, delivery led role, picking up complex work quickly and reducing pressure on permanent team capacity. Core Accounting & Investment Operations Support * Strong hands-on experience supporting core finance operations, including: * Journal preparation and review * Accounts receivable and income recognition * Accounts payable and supplier processing * Experience supporting investment operations, particularly year end valuation activities, including (working with the lead and guidance of an experienced Team): * Running discounted cash flow (DCF) models * Reviewing portfolio company financial statements * Assessing assumptions, performance and risks * Clearly documenting valuation methodology, judgements and conclusions to audit standard