Adaptive Insights Architect at Square One Resources, England, £Contract Rate

We are looking for an Adaptive Insights Architect to join our client on a 6 month contract, outside IR35.

• Design and implement Adaptive Insights solutions tailored to clients’ FP&A needs, ensuring alignment with financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting objectives.
• Provide strategic consulting expertise on FP&A best practices within Adaptive Insights, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiencies and insights in clients’ financial processes.
• Lead end-to-end implementation projects, including discovery, requirements gathering, design, configuration, testing, training, and go-live support, with demonstrated success in at least two Adaptive Insights projects.
• Customise Adaptive Insights to meet specific client requirements, optimising system performance, data integration, and reporting capabilities to support financial transformation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to empower client teams with the skills needed for effective financial planning and analysis using Adaptive Insights.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, Data, and Technology) to ensure the Adaptive Insights solution integrates seamlessly with broader business transformation goals.

• Strong experience in FP&A or financial consulting, with at least 2 years of hands-on Adaptive Insights experience and demonstrated success in leading at least two Adaptive Insights implementation projects.
• Proven experience in a consultancy or advisory capacity, guiding clients through financial transformations and Adaptive Insights implementations.
• Strong proficiency in Adaptive Insights, including model building, data integration, and report generation. Familiarity with other EPM or ERP systems is a plus.
• Solid finance background, with a deep understanding of FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and scenario analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage timelines, resources, and client expectations effectively, specifically within Adaptive Insights projects.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse financial data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations to clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in training end-users and presenting complex concepts clearly.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to troubleshooting and resolving client issues

Qualifications

• Certifications: Adaptive Insights certification is highly desirable.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field. An advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA) is a plus.
• Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with diverse industries and how FP&A needs vary across sectors.