Finance Systems Manager

Foodbuy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement organization in the UK is looking for a Finance Systems Manager to enhance financial management. You will support decision-making across teams and improve reporting systems. Ideal candidates have advanced Excel and SQL skills, strong project management abilities, and experience in commercial finance. This role offers a chance to influence key financial decisions. Apply today to join a dynamic organization and contribute to its growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial finance, delivering real value and improvements.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate.
• Strong business process analysis and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Support decision-making and drive financial performance.
• Manage and report procurement benefits.
• Lead system development and reporting improvements.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of Excel

Access

SQL Server

Power BI

Strong project management skills

Tools

SQL

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Overview

Finance Systems Manager – Location: Chertsey / Parklands / Mobile; Department: Finance; Reporting to: Head of Finance - Foodbuy Members.

Foodbuy, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, manages around £0.9bn of spend across our Members sector – and we’re growing fast. We’re looking for a Finance Systems Manager to play a pivotal role in helping us deliver smarter, more efficient, data-driven financial management.

This is a high-profile role where you’ll partner with our Client Account Managers, Commercial, Procurement, and CBM teams to make sure the numbers truly add up – not just on paper, but in the way we deliver value for our clients.

You’ll bring deep technical expertise, commercial acumen, and a sharp eye for detail to help us improve reporting, streamline processes, and embed automation wherever possible.

What you’ll be doing

• Acting as a trusted business partner, supporting decision-making and driving financial performance across Foodbuy Members.
• Managing, tracking, and reporting procurement benefits to ensure maximum value and profitability.
• Leading system development and reporting improvements – from complex Excel models to SQL and Power BI.
• Supporting subsector strategy with robust financial analysis and insights.
• Partnering with the Head of Finance on new client opportunities and sector growth.
• Driving automation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across finance systems.

What we’re looking for

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, SQL Server, and Power BI – with the ability to design, debug, and develop.
• Strong project management skills – comfortable juggling multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
• Proven experience in commercial finance, delivering real value and improvements.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge, influence, and collaborate at all levels.
• Strong business process analysis and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in procurement, food/non-food service, or SAP would be a bonus.

Why join us?

At Foodbuy, you’ll be part of a dynamic, growing organisation that’s reshaping procurement in the food and services sector. We’re proud of our scale and expertise, but equally value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll get to work on big challenges, influence senior stakeholders, and see the direct impact of your work in driving smarter finance.

If you’re detail-driven, commercially minded, and ready to help us deliver the next phase of growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and be part of our journey.