Finance Systems Technical Lead

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Finance Systems Technical Lead in Greater London. This pivotal role involves managing multiple finance technology initiatives across a global framework, including general ledger and financial reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate deep expertise in accounting technology platforms, provide strategic leadership, and ensure compliance with policies. This on-site position offers a day rate of £550 – £750, with inside IR35 terms. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial technology projects.
• Deep expertise in GL platforms and reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and data security.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Finance Technology projects.
• Define data migration strategies across platforms.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and Technology.

Skills

Leadership

Finance Technology expertise

Project management

Accounting solution architecture

Communication

Cultural awareness

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Workday

Job description

11357HS

£550 – 750 per day

Finance Systems Technical Lead

Inside IR35 – Onsite working

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

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

Role responsibilities and skills required

• Lead and deliver Finance Technology projects covering General Ledger, consolidation, financial reporting, FX, intercompany, and period‑end processes.
• Define subledger consolidation and data migration strategies across corporate lending, capital markets, and expense platforms (P2P, T&E, Assets, Time & Labour).
• Act as a key liaison between Finance and Technology to enable consolidated financial reporting across disparate systems.
• Provide technical leadership on accounting solution architecture, ensuring scalability, stability, 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 reporting tools.
• Bring strong leadership, communication, and cultural awareness, with proven experience delivering complex initiatives in a global, regulated financial services environment.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation