Finance Systems Manager (FTC)

Dext; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Shoreditch

25 days leave + BH

Learning hours

Work from Abroad

Home office budget

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work

Gymflex

Income protection

Mental health support

Carbon offsetting

Job summary

Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and ML. We’re seeking a Finance Systems Manager on a fixed-term basis (1 year) to own NetSuite and related finance platforms, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalable processes as we grow.

You’ll collaborate with Finance, IT and vendors to deliver robust, compliant financial systems. The role focuses on configuring and maintaining ERP and accounting tools, automating core processes, and driving data integrity across the stack.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with NetSuite.
• Experience automating finance processes.
• Understanding of financial controls and compliance requirements.
• Able to collaborate with Finance, IT and external vendors.
• Fintech/scale-up experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and administer core finance systems (ERP, accounting platform, expense/billing tools) including configuration, upgrades and day-to-day troubleshooting.
• Manage integrations between finance systems and other business tools to ensure clean data flows.
• Automate invoicing, reconciliations, reporting and month-end close.
• Maintain system controls, user access and audit trails for compliance and security.
• Partner with Finance, IT and vendors to translate business needs into system requirements.
• Support system migrations, upgrades and rollouts, including testing and training.

Skills

NetSuite

Automation

Financial controls

Cross-functional

Analytics

Fintech experience

Job description

Who we are, what we do & why we do it:

Dext is a fast-growing fintech transforming bookkeeping through AI and machine learning. Our platform empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and businesses to simplify accounting processes and make smarter, more timely financial decisions.

In 2024, Dext joined the IRIS Software Group, further strengthening our ability to deliver end-to-end accountancy solutions. We’ve achieved 99.5% data accuracy, saved over 35 million hours of manual data entry, and are trusted by 12,000 firms and 700,000 businesses globally. With integrations across all major accounting software and over 11,500 financial sources, we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation in the accounting space.

We’re looking for a Finance Systems Manager to join us on a fixed-term basis for 1 y., owning systems like NetSuite and processes that keep our finance function running as we scale. You’ll work closely with Finance, IT and our vendors to keep our financial platforms accurate, efficient, and built to support rapid growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Owning and administering our core finance systems (ERP, accounting platform, expense/billing tools), including configuration, upgrades, and day-to-day troubleshooting.

• Managing integrations between finance systems and other business tools, ensuring clean, reliable data flows across the stack.

• Driving automation of key finance processes (invoicing, reconciliations, reporting, month-end close) to reduce manual work as we scale.

• Maintaining system controls, user access, and audit trails to support compliance, security, and internal policy requirements.

• Partnering with Finance, IT, and external vendors to translate business needs into system requirements and deliver fixes or enhancements.

• Supporting system migrations, upgrades, and rollouts, including testing and training finance colleagues on new tools and processes.

What we’re looking for:

• Solid hands-on experience with NetSuite.

• A track record of improving or automating finance processes, ideally in a fast-moving or scaling environment.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, data integrity, and compliance requirements.

• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Finance, IT, and external vendors.

• Good analytical skills with an eye for detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

• Prior experience in a fintech, tech scale-up, or similarly fast-paced setting is a plus.

What you’ll be part of: our values, culture, and behaviours:

We are a fast-paced, ambitious FinTech organisation. Despite our scale, we maintain the agility of a start-up. Our values guide everything we do:

• Be Brave – Everyone has a voice and the opportunity to challenge the status quo.

• Be Exceptional – We strive for excellence in everything we do.

• Be Together – We succeed as a team, and individual success is inseparable from team success.

Our behaviours are how we practically live and breathe our values and are an essential part of life at Dext. They guide us and inform how we communicate, collaborate and support each other. They are:

Be Diverse, be Courageous, be Considerate, be Transparent, be Focused, be Accountable, and above all, be Dexterous!

What we will give you, the perks:

• Modern office in the heart of Shoreditch, a short walk from Old Street and Liverpool Street stations with events calendar for Techspace tenants

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, volunteering days, summer hours, and a day off the week of your birthday

• Learning hours encouraged

• Work from Abroad up to 20 days

• Home office setup budget

• Bupa Private Medical Insurance (100 % employer -paid; option to add dependents at cost ) and a healthcare Medicash Plan plan

• Cycle to work scheme

• Gymflex: save up to 40% on gym memberships

• Income protection Scheme

• Mental health support through Help@Hand

• Carbon Offsetting Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion at Dext

At Dext, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone - regardless of background, identity, or experience - feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and actively encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.

Dext collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. If you are a European Job Applicant see the privacy notice for further details.

Dext does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.