Finance Systems Manager

Audley Travel Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Audley Travel is seeking a Finance Systems Manager to enhance the stability and performance of their Finance system. In this hybrid role, you will liaise between Finance and Technology teams, supporting a dynamic team and ensuring operational efficiency. The position offers competitive benefits, including a discretionary bonus, generous holiday entitlement, and opportunities for personal development and well-being.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days

A day off for your birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance

Staff travel discounts

Wellbeing platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing finance systems.
• In-depth expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong track record of leading and supporting a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance and Technology teams.
• Manage, prioritize, and fulfill service requests and incidents.
• Lead and mentor the team to deliver support for Finance systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Background in finance, accounting, or finance-related business systems analysis

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Power BI

Power Platform

Azure

Job description

About us
At Audley Travel, we turn careers into adventures. We're dedicated to creating unique travel experiences for our clients and fostering a dynamic, rewarding environment for our team. Our inclusive culture, along with competitive salaries and benefits, supports your well-being and growth.

The role
As the Finance Systems Manager, you will serve as the key interface between the Finance and Technology teams. Your role will ensure the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of the Finance system.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as the primary liaison between Finance and Technology teams for all the Finance systems.
• Act as the primary liaison between the Enterprise Reporting user community and Technology teams for the reporting platform.
• Act as the primary technical support contact between the HR and Technology teams for the HR systems.
• Ensure the availability, performance, accuracy, and compliance of Finance and Reporting applications.
• Manage, prioritize, and fulfill service requests, incidents, and enhancements.
• Coordinate with other IT teams to ensure alignment with ITIL-based service management processes.
• Monitor and validate key operational processes and reports integrated with Dynamics 365 Finance to ensure timely processing with accurate data.
• Collaborate with finance process owners to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions.
• Manage third-party vendors and service providers delivering application support.
• Lead and mentor the team to deliver maintenance and operational support of the Finance systems and enterprise reporting services.
• Responsible for the productivity and efficiency of the team through performance management, regular feedback, and coaching.
• Conduct 1-2-1s and quarterly performance reviews with team members to support development and training needs.
• Set and review objectives for the team and create development plans.

What we are looking for:
You’ll have proven, hands-on experience managing finance systems, with in-depth expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will also have a strong track record of leading and supporting a team, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Additional experience:

• Strong understanding of core finance processes including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Treasury, and Financial Reporting.
• Experience managing technology vendors and third-party support providers.
• Solid understanding of IT service management principles, with experience managing the full service lifecycle (incident, problem, change) using frameworks such as ITIL.
• Background in finance, accounting, or finance-related business systems analysis.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft technology stack, including Power Platform, Lifecycle Services (LCS), Power BI, and Azure.
• Ability to translate finance process requirements into system solutions and support support partners accordingly.
• Experience leading or mentoring team members to deliver high-quality support and service.

Why Audley
We value flexibility and offer hybrid working, with the role based in either our Witney or London office, requiring 1-2 days a week in Witney.

Additional benefits include:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, increasing with service
• A day off for your birthday
• A day off for volunteering
• Private Medical Insurance and Healthshield health cash plan
• Enhanced family leave
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Staff travel discounts and access to exclusive travel deals
• Wellbeing platform and rewards scheme

If you're interested, click apply and start your journey with us at Audley Travel!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment.

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Hybrid; London; Witney

Salary: £70,000 to £80,000 (Depending on Experience)