Financial Systems & Modelling Manager

Levick Stanley; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in London is seeking a Financial Systems & Modelling Manager to spearhead the modernization of financial infrastructures. This role involves migrating legacy systems to advanced platforms and enhancing financial modelling practices. The right candidate will possess strong technical skills in VBA, SQL, and Excel, with experience in managing teams. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to impact financial strategy positively.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with VBA and SQL is critical.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas).
• Proven track record of managing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead migration of legacy models to modern server-based platforms.
• Conduct audits of existing financial models and create upgrade roadmaps.
• Manage and develop a small technical team to prioritize issues.

Skills

VBA

SQL

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

STEM, maths, finance, or related degree

Tools

Django

Python

Azure Data Factory

Unit4

Job description

Financial Systems & Modelling Manager

Leading Housing Association | London | Hybrid Working

A leading housing association is recruiting for a Financial Systems & Modelling Manager to lead the modernisation of their financial modelling infrastructure – moving from legacy VBA‑based models to cutting‑edge server‑based platforms using Django, Python, and cloud technologies.

No two days will be the same. You'll work closely with senior leadership on an ambitious 18-month roadmap, conducting a full audit of existing models, designing new solutions, and driving automation across our financial planning and forecasting functions. This is a rare opportunity to blend technical expertise with financial acumen, taking ownership of both the strategic direction and hands‑on delivery.

They are open-minded about backgrounds. You might be :

• A finance systems professional who's technically hands‑on with VBA, SQL, and Excel
• An IT professional who's progressed from support into development, projects, or pre‑sales
• A data analyst or modeller from higher education, local government, or financial services
• A business solutions specialist with experience in system implementations and cross‑functional delivery
• Someone from an MS partner or service provider who's worked through consultancy and development

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Transformation

• Lead the migration of legacy Excel / VBA models to modern server‑based platforms (Django, Python, SQL Server)
• Conduct comprehensive audits of existing financial models and create a technical roadmap for upgrades
• Develop policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with industry best practices

Model Development & Delivery

• Design, build, and maintain financial models for planning, forecasting, stress testing, and business performance analysis
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy
• Ensure all models meet governance standards for transparency, audit readiness, and version control

Team Leadership and Management

• Manage and develop a small technical team (including IT specialist and qualified accountant)
• Channel and prioritise technical issues and requests through the team
• Foster collaboration between finance and IT functions

Key experience required :

Essential Skills

• VBA and SQL – strong hands‑on experience is critical
• Excel expertise – advanced proficiency (pivot tables, complex formulas, data modelling)
• Proven track record of managing teams – whether in IT support, application support, systems delivery, or business solutions
• Experience delivering end‑to‑end projects from planning through to implementation
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills at senior levels
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on technical delivery

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of Django, .NET, or similar development frameworks
• Experience with Python and scripting for automation and model development
• Experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF) or SSIS
• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern data architecture
• Qualifications: A STEM, maths, finance, or related degree would be beneficial but isn't essential with the right experience
• Systems management experience (e.g., Unit4, Dynamics, Navision) would be advantageous
• Experience working within governance frameworks and maintaining audit standards