Financial Systems Manager

Michael Page; Hertford Heath; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is supporting a housing organisation in a period of systems transformation. The Systems Accountant will help integrate finance, IT and reporting systems following a merger and will lead the optimisation of finance systems and reporting capabilities.

You will work hybrid in Hertfordshire, earning a salary around £60,000 with a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires strong system knowledge and collaboration with IT and finance teams to improve processes and data quality.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience as a Systems Accountant or Finance Systems role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, GL structures and integrations.
• Ability to analyse, manipulate and interpret complex data.
• Experience collaborating with IT and non-finance stakeholders.
• Experience in systems implementation, integration or merger contexts.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and optimisation of finance systems and interfaces.
• Support integration of finance and operational systems after merger.
• Understand data flows across the systems landscape.
• Ensure integrity of General Ledger structures and system integrations.
• Enhance reporting with Power BI and other tools.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to resolve system issues and improve processes.
• Review data quality, controls and reconciliation across systems.
• Provide documentation, training and knowledge transfer for sustainability.
• Act as link between finance, systems and technology teams.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting and streamline processes.

Skills

Systems accounting

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

ERP/GL systems

Job description

We're supporting a housing organisation through a period of systems transformation. This Systems Accountant will help integrate finance, IT and reporting systems following a merger.

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

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.

Location: Hertfordshire (Hybrid)

Salary: c£60,000

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract