Finance Systems Manager

Walker Morris LLP; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Leeds is looking for a Finance Systems Manager to oversee and enhance their Practice Management System (PMS). The role requires collaboration with Finance, IT, and Legal Operations to implement system improvements and ensure compliance. An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience managing financial systems, proficiency in Aderant, and strong project management skills. This position offers a salary around £60,000 and benefits including a bonus scheme and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Salary circa £60,000 per annum

Bonus scheme up to 10%

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Pension contribution of 6%

4x salary in death in service benefit

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing financial systems in a professional services environment.
• Proven expertise with Aderant or similar systems.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Shape the strategic vision for the Practice Management System (PMS).
• Manage implementation of system enhancements and process improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for seamless execution of PMS changes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Accounting principles

Technical proficiency in SQL

Proficiency in Excel

Reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS)

Tools

Aderant

Cloud-based finance systems

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Finance Systems Manager, to join our well-established team.

You will act as product owner and will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and enhancing the firm’s PMS, currently Aderant, to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and user experience.

This role is critical in supporting finance operations, driving system improvements, and leading technology upgrades. The successful candidate will work closely with Finance, IT, Legal Operations and external stakeholders to deliver robust solutions that align with the firm’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the CFO and CIO to shape the strategic vision for the firm’s Practice Management System (PMS), ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Translate strategic goals into a detailed, actionable roadmap that prioritises system enhancements, integrations, and process improvements.
• Take ownership of the delivery phase, managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to ensure successful implementation of roadmap initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, Risk and Legal Operations, to drive seamless execution and adoption of PMS changes.
• Monitor progress against milestones, proactively addressing risks and dependencies to maintain project momentum.
• Champion continuous improvement by gathering feedback, analysing performance metrics, and recommending future enhancements to maximise system efficiency and user experience.
• Take full responsibility for the administration, configuration, and optimisation of the firm’s PMS, serving as a primary contact for stakeholders and working with the Finance Systems Analyst to resolve issues, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the firm’s PMS, delegating tasks as appropriate to the Finance Systems Analyst, such as user setup, system configurations, system / software updates, and troubleshooting.
• Act as a point of escalation for the Finance Systems Analyst in troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Lead ongoing system upgrades, patches, and integrations, coordinating with IT and external stakeholders to minimise disruption and maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing and maintaining financial systems in a professional services environment (law firm experience desirable).
• Proven expertise with Aderant (ideally Aderant Expert or Sierra) or similar systems (desirable). Strong understanding of accounting principles and legal finance operations.
• Proven track record of leading system implementations, migrations, or major upgrades, including stakeholder management.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of data structures, reporting tools, and ensuring compliance with financial controls and audit requirements.
• Technical proficiency in SQL, Excel, and reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS).
• Understanding of cloud-based finance systems and emerging technologies in automation.

Benefits

• Salary circa £60,000 per annum, dependent upon experience.
• Earn up to 10% of your salary with our annual bonus scheme.
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per year increasing to 31 days with length of service, with the opportunity to buy / sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
• Auto enrolled into the workplace pension scheme, and we’ll contribute a minimum of 6% of your salary.
• 4x your annual salary in the event of a death in service.
• Hybrid and flexible working with a minimum of 3 days in the office per week.

Company Values

• Embrace the fact everyone is different and unique.
• You can be serious without wearing a suit.
• Never lose sight of the bigger picture.
• Two heads are better than one.
• Take the bull by the horns.
• We win & lose together.

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