The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Finance Systems and Projects Specialist (FTC)

Reports to: Global Head of Financial Reporting & Systems

Location: London

Apex Group Ltd. is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Finance Team as a Finance Systems and Projects Specialist on a 12 month Fixed Term contract to cover a maternity leave. They will report directly to the to the Global Head of Financial Reporting & Systems. The successful candidate will play an important role in the maintenance and development of the group’ financial and wider ERP platform and reporting capabilities, but other similar duties as required. There is an expectation to work proactively, independently when required, and as part of team.

Job Specification

• You will be part of a team who support the finance business owner and the finance related activities of Apex’s strategic ERP systems, primarily Workday, Salesforce and Kyriba
• Responsibilities will vary based on priorities however, its anticipated that you will help with the processing of merging/liquidating companies in WD as well as getting involved in migrating companies to WD from legacy systems. In addition, assist with a project to uplift sales commission processing for the group and working with operating company finance teams to ensure assets are corrected recorded.
• Responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, namely local finance across the world as well as the central teams such as treasury and accounts payable.
• Responsible for managing all test procedures including any testing documentation
• Responsible for identifying the application of ERP system changes to enhance business functionality, straight through processing and efficiency improvements
• Assist with ERP customisation as required (working closely with IT)
• Assist with the management of period end routines including year-end
• Assist with system integrity such as control account / sub-ledger & trial balance etc
• Support firm's accounting and reporting procedures
• Working with relevant business process owners to coordinate resolutions for any user issues

Skills Required

• You will ideally have a professional accounting qualification (CA, ACCA or similar) or be part qualified in one of them
• Minimum of 2 years day to day experience of using WD FINS including EIB’s
• Experience of WD reporting, Custom validations, Business Processes and Assets would be an advantage
• Knowledge of Salesforce and PowerBI would be an advantage
• Strong self-starter, able to work independently and as part of an integrated team
• Clear organization skills and ability to articulate complex issues concisely

What you will get in return:

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
• Flexible working environment.
• Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction and working with senior management directly.
• Being part of a friendly, open, hardworking team who are results oriented

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.