Finance System Manager

Boston Hale; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Finance Systems Manager. This role involves administering and optimizing Finance IT systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing finance IT systems, excellent leadership skills, and a qualified accountant designation. The firm values diversity and offers a generous benefits package and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Learning opportunities

Professional development

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing finance IT systems, particularly D365 accounting systems.
• A track record of implementing and maintaining robust system controls.
• Strong experience working with large volumes of financial transactions.

Responsibilities

• Administering and optimising Finance IT systems to improve performance.
• Supporting annual interim and final audits from a finance systems perspective.
• Managing and mentoring Finance Systems Analysts.

Skills

Managing finance IT systems

D365 accounting systems

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SQL

Job description

Overview

Boston Hale is currently recruiting for a Finance Systems Manager, who will be the subject matter expert for a suite of Finance IT systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365, SUN, Professional Advantage plugins, P2P systems, and platforms hosted on Microsoft Azure. Working closely with IT, you'll be central to ensuring system resilience, driving improvements, and supporting finance teams with smarter, more efficient ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Administering and optimising Finance IT systems to improve performance and interoperability.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders, IT, and vendors to deliver system enhancements and maintain robust controls.
• Support the annual interim and final audits delivery from a finance systems perspective.
• Leading system-related aspects of audits and ensuring effective reconciliations and interfaces between SUN, P2P, and other systems.
• Proven experience managing finance IT systems is essential, particularly D365 accounting systems, basic SQL querying skills to extract data from database for reporting, workflow automation.
• Driving innovation, continuous improvement, and smarter working practices.
• Managing and mentoring Finance Systems Analysts, fostering a culture of learning and development.

About You

• Qualified Accountant
• Proven experience managing finance IT systems, particularly D365 accounting systems.
• A track record of implementing and maintaining robust system controls.
• Strong experience working with large volumes of financial transactions.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, mentor, and role-model organisational values.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits and Inclusion

You'll be supported with learning opportunities and professional development, alongside a generous benefits package.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Boston Hale is an equal opportunities employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.