Finance Systems Lead - Business Central

Investigo; Worth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Investigo in Worth, England is seeking a Finance Systems Accountant to own and optimise core finance platforms, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and Jedox, ensuring data reliability, security and smooth operation across the finance function.

You will lead upgrades, drive automation and process improvements, coordinate testing and user acceptance with external partners, and partner with IT and finance to deliver accurate reporting via Power BI and Jet Reports.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in administration or systems accounting with Dynamics 365 BC (or Navision / NAV).
• Direct exposure to Jedox or similar EPM/CPM tools.
• Proficiency with Power BI and Jet Reports for reporting and visualization.
• Accounting/finance background with strong financial controls and reporting workflows.
• Ability to bridge IT and finance stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• System Ownership: Manage and optimise Finance systems, focusing on BC and Jedox.
• Change Management & Upgrades: Lead upgrades, releases, testing, UAT and documentation.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive automation and best practices across the finance function.
• Reporting & Data Integrity: Support accurate financial reporting and budgeting via integrated tooling.
• Stakeholder Support: Act as liaison between Finance, IT and external partners.
• Controls & Compliance: Maintain IT controls and manage third-party relationships.

Skills

Finance systems

Stakeholder management

Change management

Automation

Data visualization

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Navision / MS NAV

Jedox

Power BI

Jet Reports

Job description

About the Role:We are seeking a skilled Finance Systems Accountant to ensure our core financial platforms operate securely, accurately, and effectively. In this role, you will act as the key link between Finance, IT, and external implementation partners. You will take ownership of our system landscape, driving optimization, automation, and process improvements across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Ownership: Manage and optimise key Finance systems, focusing primarily on Microsoft Dynamics Business Central and Jedox to ensure data reliability and security.
• Change Management & Upgrades: Lead system upgrades, releases, and change management workflows—coordinating impact assessments, testing, UAT, documentation, and third-party support.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive automation and best practices across the finance function, actively challenging existing processes and implementing system enhancements.
• Reporting & Data Integrity: Enable accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance by ensuring seamless intergrations between Business Central, Jedox, Power BI, and JET reporting.
• Stakeholder Support: Act as the primary escalation point and liaison between Finance, IT, and external partners for system changes and approvals.
• Controls & Compliance: Maintain robust IT controls, oversee user access permissions, support audit requirements, and manage relationships with third-party system providers.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in administration or systems accounting with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or Navision / MS NAV).
• Direct experience or strong working exposure to EPM/CPM tools, ideally Jedox (or similar tools like Board, Anaplan, TM1).
• Proficiency with reporting and data visualization tools, specifically Power BI and Jet Reports / Jet Reporting.
• Background in accounting or finance (qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience) with a deep understanding of financial controls and reporting workflows.
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between technical IT teams and finance stakeholders.