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Interpath is agile, independent, and conflict-free, and our passion for doing what’s right, every time, sets us apart.\nInterpath has been under the sponsorship of Private Equity firm Bridgepoint since May 2026 and we are focused on delivering our 2030 vision by accelerating our international expansion, retaining & attracting top talent, broadening our service offerings across existing & new geographies, and selectively pursuing strategic acquisitions to further strengthen our platform.\nOur diverse teams provide specialist technical knowledge combined with deep sector experience across our service line specialisms. Since our foundation in 2021, Interpath has grown rapidly, and we now have a presence across the UK, Ireland, France, Algeria, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, BVI, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Barbados, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and South Africa. By 2030 we aim to be one of the world’s leading advisory firms with a truly global footprint.\nThe IFS Finance Systems & Reporting Specialist will provide offshore functional support to the Finance team in the implementation, enhancement and ongoing operation of IFS Cloud Finance. The role will work closely with Group Finance, local finance teams and IT to translate agreed finance requirements into system configuration, reporting solutions, testing and process documentation. The successful candidate will have practical ERP experience, preferably with IFS Cloud, together with a strong understanding of finance processes and financial reporting. This is a hands-on delivery and support role; ownership of Group Finance policy, controls and statutory compliance will remain with the relevant Finance stakeholders.\nRequirements\nIFS Finance Configuration and Support\nSupport the configuration and maintenance of IFS Cloud Finance modules. \nImplement approved changes to the chart of accounts, financial dimensions, posting controls, tax codes, approval workflows and reporting hierarchies. \nInvestigate finance system issues and work with Finance, IT and external IFS specialists to resolve them. \nMaintain configuration records and supporting documentation. \nEnsure system changes follow agreed Finance governance and change-control processes. \nSupport consistent finance configuration across entities in accordance with approved Group standards. \nSupport the configuration of tax structures, VAT/GST rules and local statutory reporting requirements across multiple jurisdictions. \nFinance Reporting\nDevelop and maintain financial and management reports from IFS. \nSupport month-end reporting, balance-sheet reconciliations, management information and Group reporting requirements. \nWork with Finance stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and convert them into practical system reports. \nValidate report outputs against IFS source data and investigate discrepancies. \nSupport reporting tools connected to IFS, including Power BI, Excel and IFS reporting tools. \nHelp reduce manual spreadsheet-based reporting through improved system reporting and automation. \nImplementation and Entity Onboarding\nSupport IFS Finance implementation and rollout activities for newly established and acquired entities and new geographies. \nAssist with finance master-data preparation, mapping and migration. \nSupport opening-balance uploads and reconciliation. \nPrepare test scripts, execute testing and document results. \nSupport cutover, go-live and post-go-live issue resolution. \nReconcile migrated balances and master data between source systems and IFS, investigating and resolving differences before go-live. \nEscalate design, control and policy decisions to the appropriate Group Finance owner. \nFinance Master Data and Governance Support\nMaintain approved Finance master data, including the chart of accounts, dimensions, tax structures and reporting hierarchies. \nPerform data-quality checks and support the resolution of master-data issues. \nProvide system reports, configuration records and supporting evidence for audit and compliance activities. \nApply agreed Group Finance policies and configuration standards, escalating policy or accounting judgements to the relevant Finance stakeholder. \nTesting, Documentation and User Support\nPrepare and execute UAT scripts for finance processes and reports. \nRecord, track and retest defects through to resolution. \nProduce process documentation, configuration records and user guides. \nDeliver system demonstrations, training and knowledge-transfer sessions. \nProvide day-to-day functional support to Finance users and escalate technical issues where required. \nContinuous Improvement\nIdentify opportunities to simplify, automate and standardize finance processes. \nAnalyse recurring issues and recommend practical improvements using IFS capabilities. \nSupport improvements to data quality, reporting integrity, financial controls and month-end efficiency. \nAssist the Finance team with agreed IFS improvement and implementation projects.\nEducation and Experience Required:\nPractical experience supporting or implementing an ERP finance system. \nHands-on IFS Cloud Finance experience is strongly preferred. \nKnowledge of core finance processes, including GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, cash management and financial reporting. \nExperience configuring or supporting charts of accounts, dimensions, posting rules, tax codes and finance master data. \nExperience producing financial and management reports from ERP data. \nKnowledge of IFS reporting functionality, Power BI, Excel or comparable reporting tools. \nExperience with data migration, reconciliations, UAT and defect resolution. \nAbility to translate finance requirements into practical system configurations and reports. \nStrong analytical skills and attention to data accuracy. \nClear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to support stakeholders remotely.\nPreferred Experience:\nDegree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems or a related discipline. \nPart-qualified or qualified accountant, such as CA (SA), ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent. \nExperience supporting a UK-headquartered or multinational finance function from an offshore delivery center. \nExperience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments, including the onboarding of new legal entities. \nFamiliarity with month-end close, consolidation and Group management reporting. \nExperience using SQL or other data-query tools would be advantageous. \nNative or fluent 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Additional European languages include French, Spanish or German are very advantageous \nBenefits\nAt Interpath, our people lie at the heart of our business. That's why we provide employees with a competitive and comprehensive reward package including compelling salaries and a range of core and optional benefits. Read more about our benefits; Company Benefits - Interpath\nUnsolicited Resumes from Third-Party Recruiters\nPlease note that Interpath do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Interpath will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.\nInclusion at Interpath\nWe exist to help our clients seize transformational opportunities or to navigate their most difficult challenges, and so we need to draw on the brightest minds from the broadest range of backgrounds to bring the most insightful perspectives.\nTo do that, it’s essential that it is in our DNA to support and celebrate our people as individuals and that we all have the ability, resources and guidance to achieve our long-term career ambitions. Read more about our Inclusion initiatives; Inclusion - Interpath\nLearning & Development\nInterpath provide a broad range of tailored training programs, on-the-job learning and networking opportunities help our employees develop the skills and experience required to progress on their chosen career paths.\nValues\nOur four core values are the cornerstones of culture at Interpath and steer everything from everyday decisions to larger strategic initiatives. Our Interpath Values are;\nDo the right thing - Our comfort zone is uncomfortable. We always make the right decision, not simply what is easy or popular.\nAll hands on deck - stand shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and clients, be that physically or from afar. Our individual expertise may find the answers, but implementation happens though teamwork.\nPassion drives success - The impossible is always possible. We push the boundaries of what is expected because we're never satisfied with the status quo. Our clients expect the right result when they engage with us, and it's only by delivering this that we win.\nEmbrace different - cultures to mindsets, we welcome all. 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