Finance Systems Technical Lead

Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Finance Systems Technical Lead to oversee Finance Technology initiatives within a global environment. This role requires leading multiple technology programs, managing vendors, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Finance and Accounting Technology, familiarity with GL platforms like Oracle, SAP, and Workday, and a track record of delivering complex projects in regulated financial services.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Finance and Accounting Technology.
• Experience with GL platforms and financial reporting tools.
• Proven track record of delivering complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Finance Technology initiatives across various financial processes.
• Define data migration strategies for multiple platforms.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and Technology teams.
• Provide technical leadership on accounting solution architecture.
• Oversee third-party vendors ensuring quality delivery.

Skills

Finance and Accounting Technology Expertise

Leadership

Agile / Scrum Methodologies

Communication Skills

Cultural Awareness

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

Finance Systems Technical Lead

Inside IR35 | On-site

Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Systems Technical Lead to act as a key technology delivery partner for the Finance function across EMEA. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving the successful delivery of Finance Technology initiatives within a complex, global environment.

The role will lead multiple concurrent technology programmes, managing both on-shore and off-shore managed service consultants, while providing hands‑on technical and delivery leadership.

Key Responsibilities & Skills

• Lead and deliver Finance Technology initiatives across General Ledger, consolidation, financial reporting, FX, intercompany, and period‑end close processes.
• Define sub‑ledger consolidation and data migration strategies across corporate lending, capital markets, and expense platforms (P2P, T&E, Assets, Time & Labour).
• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile / Scrum or Waterfall) to ensure timely, cost‑effective, and high‑quality outcomes.
• Act as a key liaison between Finance and Technology, enabling consolidated financial reporting across multiple, disparate systems.
• Provide technical leadership on accounting solution architecture, ensuring scalability, resilience, data lineage, and SOX‑compliant controls.
• Oversee third‑party vendors and implementation partners, ensuring delivery quality and alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks and external regulations (e.g. SOX, Basel III, PRA), embedding security and data privacy by design.
• Lead remediation of audit and compliance findings related to financial systems and data integrity.
• Demonstrate deep expertise in Finance and Accounting Technology, including GL platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday), integration patterns, and financial reporting tools.
• Bring strong leadership, communication, and cultural awareness, with a proven track record of delivering complex initiatives in a global, regulated financial services environment.