Finance Systems Leader: SAP/BPC, Data & Reporting

BoF Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking a Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the systems, data structures and reporting capabilities at the heart of Group Finance. You will oversee consolidation, forecasting, close and access-management platforms, shaping the future of finance systems across Finance and IT.

The role requires professional accounting qualifications, strong experience with SAP and BPC, and prior success in a complex, international listed organisation.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or international equivalent.
• Experience with SAP and BPC environments, including consolidation, reporting, period-end close and access management.
• Experience supporting finance systems in an international listed organisation or similarly complex, regulated environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and ability to challenge constructively.
• Collaborative leadership balancing operational delivery, controls and longer-term improvements.
• Familiarity with Tableau, Ariba or Cadency is beneficial, though not required across every platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance Systems team, setting clear priorities and creating an environment where colleagues can perform at their best.
• Own the effective operation of consolidation, actuals, forecasting and budgeting systems, enabling reliable financial reporting cycles.
• Guide finance systems projects, regulatory developments, upgrades, testing and new platform implementations in partnership with Finance and IT.
• Maintain strong financial data, access and control frameworks across SAP, BPC, Ariba, Cadency and relevant banking platforms.
• Oversee period-end scheduling, reporting tools and dashboards, ensuring outputs align with reporting needs.
• Improve data-feed issues resolution and promote standardized, controlled practices across the finance systems landscape.
• Partner with Commercial Procurement, IT and Digital Commerce Finance teams and the PMO.
• Manage direct/indirect reports to optimise performance and development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Chartered Accountant / ACCA / CIMA / ACA or international equivalent

Tools

SAP

BPC

Ariba

Cadency

Tableau

Job description

Burberry is seeking a Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the systems, data structures and reporting capabilities at the heart of Group Finance. You will oversee consolidation, forecasting, close and access-management platforms, shaping the future of finance systems across Finance and IT.

The role requires professional accounting qualifications, strong experience with SAP and BPC, and prior success in a complex, international listed organisation.