Director – IT Business Partner

SystemsAccountants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director – IT Business Partner to bridge the gap between Finance and IT. This unique opportunity allows you to leverage your extensive NetSuite expertise to drive digital finance and supply chain systems globally. You'll collaborate with C-Suite executives and lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency through innovative technology solutions. With a focus on stakeholder engagement and process optimization, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of finance and supply chain management. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex Finance Systems and ERP landscapes.
• Strong hybrid background in IT and Finance/Supply Chain is essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor for Finance and Supply Chain leadership.
• Lead IT projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with business needs.

Skills

NetSuite ERP

Finance Systems Management

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Vendor Management

AI & Automation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or IT

Relevant Certifications (e.g., PMP)

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

ERP Systems

EPM Technology

Job description

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Director – IT Business Partner – Finance & Supply Chain

Location: London or Cambridge

Permanent

Unique opportunity for an experienced NetSuite Finance & Supply Chain professional to have full system ownership of NetSuite ERP (Financials, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, Reporting) for this global organisation whilst collaborating with the business functions to drive other business systems applications forwards including expense management, procurement / purchasing and the future EPM landscape.

Leveraging your extensive NetSuite Finance & Supply Chain expertise you will partner with internal stakeholders including the CSuite, Directors & Management, SMEs and end users, whilst forming excellent vendor relationships with external parties to support business growth and optimise scalable finance and supply chain technology solutions.

This global player who are leaders in their field and are initiating a business process optimisation and automation initiative which has resulted in significant investment in the technology function and the Director – IT Business Partner will lead, shape and drive the digital finance and supply chain systems roadmap globally. It is a very exciting time for this organisation as they enter their next phase of growth.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities of the role include:

Strategic Alignment

• Be the trusted advisor for Finance and Supply Chain leadership - understand their goals, tackle challenges, and drive solutions.
• Spot opportunities to harness Oracle NetSuite and the broader Oracle ecosystem for maximum business impact.
• Shape and maintain an IT roadmap that keeps Finance and Supply Chain initiatives aligned with top priorities.
• Collaborate with business and third-party teams to design and implement financial and supply chain solutions—optimising budgeting, forecasting, and logistics in the pharmaceutical space.
• Lead the charge in selecting and integrating new features, modules, and third-party SuiteApps to enhance operations.
• Drive IT projects from concept to completion—delivering results on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Stay ahead of emerging tech—leveraging innovation to propel Finance and Supply Chain forward.
• Identify AI & automation opportunities to streamline operations and elevate efficiency.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Build excellent relationships with business leaders—ensuring IT solutions truly meet the wider business needs.
• Be the key point of contact for issue resolution and ongoing improvements.
• Host regular check-ins to gather feedback, share updates, and align on corporate systems strategy.

Process Optimisation & Compliance

• Pinpoint and implement process improvements that supercharge Finance and Supply Chain workflows.
• Ensure all IT solutions meet financial regulations, data security standards, and Supply Chain requirements.
• Establish policies and procedures that keep IT and business processes running smoothly.

Being successful in this position requires a senior NetSuite professional with a strong hybrid background in IT and Finance/Supply Chain. You will have proven experience managing large, complex Finance Systems / ERP / Supply Chain / EPM technology landscape(s) within a fast-paced and complex environment. Proven project management experience will be key in this position along with strong leadership, business partnering and vendor management experience. You will be an excellent communicator and can present complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Please connect with Amber Frost or David Hammel for more information – [e-mail] or [e-mail]

SystemsAccountants are a global finance systems and digital finance transformation resourcing company - www.systemsaccountants.com

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance