Functional Lead Finance (Microsoft 365 Business Central Implementation)
Job Description Summary:
Aviagen® stands at the forefront of poultry genetics, pioneering research, and innovation on a global scale. Our broiler breeder brands are among the most recognized and respected in the industry, and each has a proven record of success in addition to a large and loyal global customer base. Supported by our distributor network, we supply customers in over 130 countries.We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to assist the Project Team in implementing Microsoft 365 Business Central Accounting Software across 70+ Aviagen companies, replacing the current Great Plains Accounting Software. This role specifically involves supporting local Project Coordinators, including detailed system setup and testing.
Job Description:
Based within either Edinburgh, UK or Huntsville, Alabama with some international travel you will be the key team member within the Project Team responsible for the implementation of the Microsoft 365 Business Central (BC) software:
- Working with the Project Team and all finance teams to ensure smooth and effective transition to Business Central
- Gathering requirements for system set-up, including local government reporting
- Defining processes within BC to meet local requirements as set out by the local project co-coordinator
- Responsible for set-up and changes to the front-end system in BC to meet group and local requirements
- Responsible for “translating” business requirements to the tech teams and finding solutions
- Working with the local teams to ensure system is adequately set up, tested, and rolled out
- Ensuring effective communication between local finance teams and the project team
- Focused on delivering a quality product to the end users of the finance system
Qualifications:
- Experience using Microsoft Business Central or similar system
- 8+ years’ experience in accounting and finance
- Experience working within a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives
- Experience training others in a finance environment
About You:
You will demonstrate excellent communication, change management, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact with users from different countries and cultures. You will also bring a positive can-do attitude, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
EEOC Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
Skills Required
- Experience using Microsoft Business Central or a similar accounting system
- 8+ years of experience in accounting and finance
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives
- Experience training others in a finance environment
- Excellent communication, change management, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities
What We Do
Aviagen is a global poultry breeding company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. It operates pedigree breeding programs in the United States and United Kingdom, supply bases across six continents, and operations across the UK, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The company supplies high-quality breeding stock and serves customers in 100 countries through more than 8,000 professionals.
