Finance Systems Lead (4 day week)

Ashdown Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Ashdown Group is seeking a Finance Systems Transformation Lead for an initial six-month interim assignment with hybrid working in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on modernising finance systems, processes and reporting, combining technical accounting with process improvement to drive automation and stronger controls.

You will work with SUN Systems, Dynamics and Excel, review month-end procedures, develop budget templates, coordinate improvement projects and influence stakeholders across the

Qualifications

• Requires a recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience as a Systems Accountant or in Finance Transformation.
• Proven track record delivering improvements in finance systems and processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting and Excel.
• Experience driving automation and strengthening financial controls.
• Good project management with ability to prioritise and work autonomously.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across levels.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing existing finance systems and processes to identify issues, inefficiencies and opportunities for automation.
• Leading improvements through to implementation with documentation and embedding of new processes.
• Reviewing month-end procedures, reconciliations, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Improving financial reporting capabilities, including development of budget templates and reporting tools.
• Working with SUN Systems, Dynamics and Excel to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Improving expenses and procurement processes, including updating procedures and templates.
• Coordinating improvement projects and engaging with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Supporting senior finance leadership with coordination of finance workstreams.

Skills

Accounting qualification

Systems accounting

Finance transformation

Excel

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

SUN Systems

Dynamics

CRM systems

Job description

Finance Systems Transformation Lead

6-Month Interim Contract Hybrid Working £54,850-£58, Hour, 4 Day Week

We are recruiting an experienced Finance Systems Lead to join an organisation on an initial six-month interim assignment, helping to improve and modernise its finance systems, processes and reporting.

This is a hands‑on role combining financial systems expertise, technical accounting and process improvement. You will identify inefficiencies, recommend practical solutions and lead the implementation of changes that improve automation, strengthen controls and make day‑to‑day finance operations more efficient.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing existing finance systems and processes to identify issues, inefficiencies and opportunities for automation.
• Leading agreed improvements through to implementation, ensuring new processes are documented and embedded.
• Reviewing month‑end procedures, reconciliations, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Improving financial reporting capabilities, including the development of budget templates and reporting tools.
• Working with accounting software (SUN Systems and Dynamics), CRM systems and Excel to resolve issues and streamline processes.
• Improving expenses and procurement processes, including updating procedures, templates and guidance.
• Coordinating improvement projects and engaging with finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Supporting senior finance leadership with the coordination of finance workstreams and delivery of wider priorities.

You will ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in a Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation or similar role.
• A proven track record of identifying problems with finance systems and processes and delivering tangible improvements.
• Strong knowledge of accounting systems, financial reporting and Excel.
• Experience improving processes, introducing automation and strengthening financial controls.
• Good project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• The confidence to engage and influence stakeholders at different levels and support colleagues through change.
• Strong analytical, communication and problem‑solving skills.

Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector, knowledge of Charities SORP, and previous interim or contract experience would be advantageous.