Finance Systems Project Manager

DFS Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension with company contributions

Health cash plan

Cycle to Work

Staff discounts

Learning and apprenticeship programmes

Job summary

DFS Group is seeking a Finance Systems Project Manager to drive the Group Finance Transformation, aligning finance and IT to upgrade systems, automate processes and enable smarter working practices.

You will lead cross-functional delivery, ensuring strong financial controls, regulatory compliance and timely project outcomes in a hybrid Doncaster setting.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, incl. ledger, reconciliations and controls.
• 4+ years delivering finance technology projects: implementations, upgrades, automation or integrations.
• Experience with Dynamics 365, Workday, SAP, Sage or Oracle NetSuite.
• Knowledge of APIs, data migration and databases.
• PM methods: Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid; proven on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management with Finance, IT, auditors and tech teams.
• Collaborative, builds relationships and drives successful change.
• Finance/accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced UK retail/e-commerce environments.
• PM certification: PRINCE2, APM, or Agile PM.

Responsibilities

• Manage finance technology projects end-to-end, from business case to implementation.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to translate business needs into tech solutions.
• Lead projects that improve finance systems and automate processes.
• Ensure systems are secure, well controlled and meet regulatory requirements.
• Smoothly introduce new systems and prepare them for business-as-usual support.
• Manage budgets, resources and risks to deliver expected results.
• Work with Business Change to ensure adoption of new systems and processes.
• Support business cases by defining benefits, objectives and success measures.
• Build relationships across Finance, IT and the wider business to drive improvements.

Skills

Finance principles

Finance technology projects

APIs & data migration

PM methodologies

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Workday

SAP

Sage

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

At DFS Group, we’re proud to help people create spaces they love to live in. We’re home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company: three brands with their own personalities, brought together by a shared mission.

Behind our brands is a passionate Group team. From Finance and Technology to People, Marketing and Supply Chain, our Group functions power everything we do. They create the foundations that allow our brands to thrive, innovate and grow.

Whether you’re supporting our brands or serving our customers, the mindset that connects us means we expect more of ourselves and each other. It means every customer is our favourite, every voice is valued, and every interaction is one we’re proud of.

When you’re part of a community that shares your way of thinking, the wins feel bigger. The effort feels worth it. It’s a place where people stay because they feel valued, and find room to grow because they’re challenged.

About the role

We’re looking for a Finance Systems Project Manager to play a key role in our Group Finance Transformation programme, helping us bring together finance, technology and smarter ways of working.

You’ll sit at the intersection of Finance and IT, leading the delivery of finance system upgrades, process automation and complex integrations. Working closely with both teams, you’ll make sure our technology solutions not only work effectively, but also meet our financial controls, accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

It’s a great opportunity to make a real impact, helping shape how Finance operates at DFS and delivering technology and process improvements that make a difference across the wider business.

This is a hybrid role based in our superb Group Support Office based in Doncaster and may involve occasional travel

What you’ll be responsible for

• Managing finance technology projects from start to finish, from building the initial business case through to implementation and handover.
• Working closely with Finance and IT to understand what the business needs and turn this into practical technology solutions.
• Leading projects that improve finance systems, automate processes and make it easier for information to flow between our retail and finance systems.
• Working with teams across Finance, IT, Internal Audit and Financial Controls to make sure new systems are secure, well controlled and meet our regulatory requirements.
• Helping to introduce new systems and processes smoothly, making sure they are ready to move into business-as-usual support.
• Managing project budgets, resources and risks, keeping projects on track and making sure they deliver the expected results.
• Working alongside our Business Change team to make sure new systems and processes are successfully introduced and adopted by our teams.
• Supporting business cases by helping to define the benefits, objectives and measures of success for each project.
• Building strong relationships across Finance, IT and the wider business to bring people together and deliver meaningful improvements.

We’re looking for someone who has

• A strong understanding of finance and accounting principles, including general ledger structures, reconciliations, financial controls and audit requirements.
• Proven experience managing finance technology projects, ideally with 4+ years’ experience delivering system implementations, upgrades, process automation or financial system integrations.
• Experience working with finance platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, SAP, Sage or Oracle NetSuite.
• A good understanding of how systems connect and share information, including APIs, data migration and databases.
• Experience using project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall or Hybrid, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with Finance, IT, auditors and technical teams.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build strong relationships, understand different perspectives and bring people together to deliver successful change.
• A background or professional qualification in finance/accounting (e.g., part-qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent experience as a Finance Systems Analyst).
• Experience working in a fast-paced UK retail or e-commerce environment.
• Project management certification (PRINCE2, APM, or Agile PM).

Don't let it discourage you if you don't have all of this experience, it's a guideline that will help you hit the ground running.

Room to grow

Everyone at DFS Group begins with a structured induction designed to help you understand our brands, our culture and how we work together.

From day one, you will have access to our online Learning Hub, filled with digital courses, tools and resources to support your development.

For leaders, we offer virtual workshops focused on building confident, capable leadership. We also run skills-based workshops to strengthen core capabilities across the business.

Colleagues can also undertake nationally recognised qualifications through our apprenticeship programmes, giving you the opportunity to gain external accreditation while you grow your career with us.

We believe great work deserves great support. That’s why we offer benefits that help you grow, feel looked after, and enjoy life beyond work. Here’s what we have to offer:

• 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy up to 5 more
• Car or cash allowance
• Annual bonus
• Enhanced parental leave
• Health cash plan from £2 a month, with everyday cashback
• Employee Assistance Programme for support when you need it
• Extras like flu vouchers, menopause support and health check
• Pension with company contributions
• Life assurance for peace of mind
• Sharesave scheme to save each month and invest in our future
• Structured induction from day one
• Access to our Learning Hub and skills workshops
• Leadership development and apprenticeship programmes
• 30% colleague discount, plus 15% for friends and family, three times a year
• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
• SmartTech scheme to buy tech up to £1,000 through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and accessories up to £1,500
• Electric vehicle lease scheme with Octopus to help you save and reduce your impact
• One paid volunteering day each year

Equal opportunities

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and makes room for different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.

We turn that commitment into action through colleague networks, trusted partnerships and recognised accessibility initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.