Finance Change Lead

John Goddard Associates; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the global maritime sector is seeking a Finance System Lead to drive improvements across its ERP and finance technology landscape. This role involves optimising finance systems, leading transformation initiatives, and ensuring robust governance while collaborating with finance and technology teams. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence real change in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Visibility across the organisation

Influence real change

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with a strong background in finance.
• Proven experience in Finance Change or Transformation.
• Prior ERP implementation or optimisation experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the configuration and optimisation of finance systems.
• Lead finance system upgrades and user training.
• Support month-end and budgeting cycles from a systems perspective.

Skills

Finance Change

Transformation

Communication

Problem-solving

Data Integration

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Dynamics 365

EPM platforms

Job description

Finance System Lead | £90,000-£110,000 | London (5 days on-site)
Permanent | Finance Transformation | Dynamics 365

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for finance systems and transformation? A leading organisation in the global maritime sector is looking for a Finance System Lead to drive ongoing improvements across its ERP and finance technology landscape.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact transformation programme following a major Microsoft Dynamics 365 (Finance & Operations) and EPM implementation. You'll play a key role in optimising finance systems, improving processes, and ensuring robust system governance-while working closely with both finance and technology teams.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own the configuration, integrity, and ongoing optimisation of finance systems, including D365 and EPM platforms

• Lead the management of finance system upgrades, regression testing, and user training

• Liaise across departments to ensure seamless interfaces between finance systems and other platforms

• Act as the primary finance point of contact for IT-related matters and third-party vendors

• Partner with leadership to align system capabilities with business strategy and reporting requirements

• Support month-end, consolidation, budgeting, and forecasting cycles from a systems perspective

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in finance and cross-functional settings

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong background in finance

• Proven experience in Finance Change or Transformation within complex organisations

• Prior ERP implementation or optimisation experience-Dynamics 365 preferred

• Strong understanding of business processes, systems controls, and data integration

• Strategic mindset with hands-on problem-solving ability

• Confident communicator who can train users and influence at all levels

Why Apply?

• Influence real change in a dynamic and evolving global business

• Lead critical finance system initiatives with visibility across the organisation

• Be part of a forward-thinking transformation programme

• Competitive salary: £90,000-£110,000 base

• Office-based in Central London (5 days a week)

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.