Applications Manager

La Fosse Associates; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global organisation is seeking an experienced Application Manager – Finance Systems to oversee critical finance platforms and lead a major transformation project. The role demands a strong background in Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and collaboration between Finance and IT. You'll manage enhancements, support vendors, and drive the future finance platform amidst a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing core finance systems including Great Plains.
• Ability to lead system enhancements and change initiatives.
• Experience acting as liaison between Finance and IT teams.
• Confidence in managing service backlogs and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting core finance systems.
• Leading system enhancements and continuous improvements.
• Acting as key liaison between Finance and IT teams.
• Managing third-party vendors and support providers.
• Driving planning and delivery of future finance platform.

Skills

Strong experience administering Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains

Technical knowledge across UI, middleware, SQL, and system integrations

Good understanding of finance/accounting processes within ERP systems

Collaborative, proactive mindset

Strong communication skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Integration Manager

E-Connect

Dexterity

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Application Manager – Finance Systems (Great Plains)

A leading global organisation is looking for an experienced Application Manager – Finance Systems to play a key role in a major financial systems transformation project. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of business-critical finance platforms and lead the move away from Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains ahead of a full systems migration by 2028.

Sitting at the intersection of Finance and IT, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and driving continuous improvement in finance technology environments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing and supporting core finance systems including Great Plains, XLR, and Financial Analyzer
• Leading system enhancements, change initiatives, and continuous improvements
• Acting as the key liaison between Finance and IT teams
• Managing third-party vendors and support providers
• Driving the planning and delivery of the future finance platform

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience administering Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
• Technical knowledge across UI, middleware, SQL, and system integrations
• Good understanding of finance/accounting processes within ERP systems
• A collaborative, proactive mindset with strong communication skills
• Confidence managing service backlogs and technical documentation

Bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with tools like Integration Manager, E-Connect, or Dexterity
• Awareness of compliance frameworks (e.g. SOX) and MDM principles
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar project management tools

Why apply?

You’ll join a progressive team delivering meaningful change to a global business. This is a chance to own a critical part of the IT landscape, contribute to strategic transformation, and work in a collaborative, inclusive environment with room to grow.