Finance System Manager

London North Eastern Railway; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel on LNER

Discounted international train tickets

50% discount on LNER tickets for friends and family

Annual cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes

Health and wellbeing schemes

Training opportunities

Rewards and awards for recognition

Job summary

London North Eastern Railway is seeking a Finance System Manager to oversee the Fusion ERP and EPM systems. The role requires a professional with a strong background in financial accounting and systems administration, aiming to enhance processes and provide clear guidance to stakeholders. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving skills and a professional accounting qualification. The position is hybrid, primarily based in York, fostering a collaborative environment focused on customer-centric solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to own, manage, and improve finance systems.
• Experience gathering and interpreting business requirements.
• Demonstrable systems admin knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer LNER’s Fusion ERP and EPM systems.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage key financial processes.
• Act as the link between finance and technology.

Skills

Financial accounting processes

Systems administration

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Customer-focused communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Fusion ERP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Here at LNER, we’re shaping the future of rail on one of the UK’s most iconic routes. From our high‑speed Azuma fleet, redefining long‑distance travel, to our next generation of trains, Serenza, this is a moment of real transformation for LNER. We’re investing in cutting‑edge technology, sustainability, and most importantly our people, to deliver outstanding experiences for our customers. There has never been a more exciting time to grow your career with LNER!

What does our Finance System Manager do?

Are you an accounting professional who enjoys getting under the hood of finance systems and making them work smarter? At LNER, we’re looking for someone who can combine strong financial knowledge with a natural curiosity for problem‑solving to take ownership of our Fusion ERP and EPM systems.

In this role you’ll take full accountability for system administration, core financial data, and key processes, ensuring everything runs smoothly, securely, and in a way that genuinely supports the needs of the finance team.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward‑thinking team that values creativity and continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone who isn’t afraid to challenge existing processes, identify opportunities for efficiency, and implement more user‑friendly, future‑proof solutions.

As the subject matter expert, you’ll play a key role in shaping how our systems evolve, supporting, guiding, and training colleagues while maximising the value of our investment in Fusion.

You will also:

• Own and administer LNER’s Fusion ERP and EPM systems, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and aligned with finance and business needs.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and manage key financial processes such as period close and system interfaces.
• Maintain the integrity of core financial data (e.g. hierarchies, cost centres, supplier and customer records, delegated authorities).
• Act as the link between finance and technology—translating technical concepts into clear guidance and supporting stakeholders to use systems effectively.
• Partner with finance teams to improve processes, identify efficiencies, and implement practical, value‑adding solutions.
• Build strong relationships across the business, acting as a trusted subject matter expert and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with internal teams and third‑party providers to maintain service quality and support ongoing system development.

What you’ll need

• Strong understanding of financial accounting processes and systems, with hands‑on experience supporting a complex finance system.
• Proven ability to own, manage, and improve finance systems, with a proactive and solutions‑focused mindset.
• Confident translating technical concepts into clear, practical guidance for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Experience gathering and interpreting business requirements, with the ability to challenge constructively and drive better outcomes.
• Demonstrable systems admin knowledge.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail and a pragmatic approach to delivering solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and customer‑focused communication skills.
• Proficiency in core tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Professional accounting qualification or working towards one.

How you’ll work

This role is based in either our York Head Office and operates on a hybrid basis with an expectation that at least 60% of your time will be spent in the office. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues who collaborate to put our customers first, embrace change and continually strive to deliver better journeys and experiences for all.

• Free travel on LNER, plus 75% off other companies’ tickets (for you and your dependents).
• Discounted international train tickets (after one year's service).
• 50% discount on LNER tickets for friends and family.
• Annual cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes.
• Discount, savings and cashback schemes from top retailers.
• Health and wellbeing schemes and discounts.
• A host of training opportunities to help further your career.
• Rewards and awards to recognise when you shine.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

At LNER, safety is our top priority. If your application is successful and you’re new to the business, we’ll carry out a basic DBS check as part of our pre‑employment process. This only takes place once a conditional job offer has been made.

The DBS check looks for any unspent convictions and conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. If there’s evidence of an unspent conviction or a conditional caution, the details of these will be reviewed internally by a cross‑functional panel on a case‑by‑case basis before a final offer of employment is confirmed. Please note that in some cases, this may result in an offer being withdrawn.

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Medical screening

We're a safety conscious business, so when joining LNER in any role you’ll need to pass a medical screening and a drugs and alcohol test before we can confirm an unconditional job offer. For safety‑critical roles, a safety‑critical medical will also be required.

Our Talent Team will be on hand to guide you through the process and will send you a medical questionnaire by email. Once complete, this will go directly to our in‑house Health and Wellbeing team who will contact you to arrange a convenient location, date and time for your medical appointment. We currently have clinics in Kings Cross, Doncaster, Newcastle and Edinburgh. The sooner we can do it, the better, so please try to be flexible with your availability. Once your medical is approved, we’ll finalise any last details and look forward to you joining the team!