Financial Systems Manager

Page Personnel; Hertford Heath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

Financial Systems Manager position in Hertford, England focuses on leading the review and optimisation of finance platforms and interfaces across the organisation. You will drive the integration of finance and operational systems post-merger and improve data flows and GL structures.

Role also involves building reporting capabilities with Power BI, collaborating with IT and Finance, and ensuring data quality and process improvements. Hybrid working environment offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as Systems Accountant or Finance Systems role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and GL structures.
• Ability to analyse, manipulate and interpret complex data.
• Experience working with IT and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in systems implementation, integration or merger projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and optimisation of finance systems and interfaces.
• Support integration of finance and operational systems after merger.
• Understand data flows across systems landscape.
• Ensure GL integrity and system integrations.
• Enhance reporting through Power BI and other tools.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Review data quality, controls and reconciliation across systems.
• Support users with system enhancements, testing and process improvements.
• Act as link between finance, systems and tech teams.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline processes.
• Provide documentation, training and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Systems Accountant experience

Finance systems

Data analysis

IT-business liaison

Systems integration

Automation reporting

Power BI

General Ledger

Problem solving

Project management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Job description

• Drive finance systems transformation across the organisation
• Key role in a business-critical change programme

About Our Client

A leading housing organisation undergoing a significant period of systems transformation and integration.

Job Description

Lead the review and optimisation of finance systems and associated interfaces.Support the integration of finance and operational systems following a recent merger.Develop a clear understanding of how data flows across the organisation's systems landscape.Ensure the integrity and effectiveness of General Ledger structures and system integrations.Build and enhance reporting capability through Power BI and other management reporting tools.Work closely with Finance and IT teams to resolve systems issues and improve processes.Review data quality, controls and reconciliation processes across multiple systems.Support users with system enhancements, testing and process improvements.Act as the key link between finance, systems and technology teams.Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline financial processes.Provide documentation, training and knowledge transfer to ensure long-term sustainability.

The Successful Applicant

We are looking for an accountant with strong systems expertise and a passion for using technology to improve financial processes.You will ideally have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Systems Accountant or Finance Systems role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, General Ledger structures and systems integrations.
• Proven ability to analyse, manipulate and interpret complex data.
• Experience working closely with IT teams and non-finance stakeholders.
• Systems implementation, integration or merger experience would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

What's on Offer

• Play a pivotal role in a major systems integration project.
• Opportunity to influence both finance and technology strategy.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility.
• Join a purpose-driven organisation making a positive impact on communities.

Financial Systems Manager Hertford, England