Job Details
Salary: Competitive per annum
Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Flexible working with up to 3 days a week in our VHQ, Crawley
Contract: 12 month fixed term contract
Closing Date: 20th October 2024
Virgin Atlantic is a purpose led long haul airline. Committed to protecting the planet, whilst bringing the social and economic benefits of connectivity and trade to the destinations and communities we serve. We’re on a mission to net zero by 2050, but no airline can tackle the decarbonisation challenge alone. At Virgin Atlantic, we’re committed to innovation, pioneering change through partnership, and being transparent in our progress.
In a nutshell
You will lead the implementation and UAT testing of the new ERP system for Direct Operating Cost Accounting (and other areas) in collaboration with our ERP implementation partner and the Virgin finance transformation team. This role involves working closely with the BAU teams to ensure a successful roll-out and delivery across Virgin Atlantic, Cargo, and Virgin Atlantic Holidays. You will primarily focus on developing effective processes and ensure they are bedded in pre ERP go live.
Collaborate with Finance Operations and Financial Planning teams to make sure the process works. Train team members and validate new processes. Resolve issues and update VP Finance Operations and Head of Group Accounting.
Day to day
You'll be responsible for the following activities:
- Document and communicate business objectives for DOC and other processes to project teams, emphasizing their importance for ERP implementation and delivery.
- Understand DOC roadmap, system, and process changes to allow complete and effective training and testing.
- Lead discussions with implementation partner and transformation team on data gathering and liaise with other departments as necessary.
- Ensure required additional transformation initiatives identified are delivered to plan and any deviations are brought up at the earliest opportunity.
- Support data cleanse and data migration activities ensuring data accuracy/integrity is preserved.
- Act as the primary contact for all project-related inquiries before and after the debut.
- Keep the team informed of progress and advance any issues through the appropriate channels.
- Organize UAT plans and communicate to teams.
- Carry out UAT (User Acceptance Testing) within specified timelines (including direct testing).
- Log any incidents/errors identified in a timely manner for quick resolution – pursue corrective actions as necessary with relevant teams.
- Assist Revenue team with resolution of UAT issues.
About you
- Proven background within an accounting team for an airline.
- A good understanding with and experience with Oracle ERP Solutions.
- Previous experience working as a SME across finance systems projects, process automation and improvement activities.
- Proven capability to prioritise work, working under pressure and delivering to tight deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgment and problem solving.
- Ability to explain clearly complex accounting processes to senior level stakeholders.
- Confidence and ability to challenge proposed process and/or timelines if unsuitable to achieve desired accounting and reporting outcomes.
- Capability to review and analyse multiple projects plans and highlight any conflicting process and/or objectives. Confidence to put forward recommendations and solutions.
- Good IT skills i.e. Microsoft Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint etc.
- Qualified Accountant with demonstrable experience
Internal info
Hiring manager: John McGovernGlobal grade: D
Our recipe for leadership
At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams to thrive through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Explore our Leadership Recipe and discover the 20 core ingredients that define what it means to lead with us, driving our mission to be the most loved travel company and achieve sustainable profit. Want to learn more? Click here
Be yourself
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Virgin Atlantic, we believe everyone can take on the world - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique by upholding an inclusive environment in which we can all thrive. So that everyone at Virgin Atlantic can be themselves and know they belong.
To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team, ([email protected]) feeling confident that we’ve got your individual considerations covered.