Finance Systems Technical Lead

Proactive.IT Appointments Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Finance Systems Technical Lead to manage and deliver critical Finance Technology initiatives. This senior leadership role involves overseeing multiple technology programs, ensuring collaboration between Finance and Technology, and providing hands-on technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a complex global environment along with strong technical and leadership skills. This position requires an on-site presence, offering a unique opportunity to drive impactful financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading Finance Technology initiatives in a global environment.
• Strong technical leadership skills with a focus on accounting solutions.
• Experience with various delivery methodologies including Agile and Waterfall.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Finance Technology initiatives across key financial processes.
• Define data migration strategies and consolidation approaches.
• Ensure effective collaboration between Finance and Technology teams.

Skills

Leadership

Finance Technology

Agile / Scrum

Waterfall

Technical architecture

Job description

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.

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