Group Finance Systems Senior Lead

Skipton Building Society; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Finance Systems Manager. This pivotal role involves managing and optimising finance technology, overseeing systems like Workday, and ensuring compliance with governance requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with ERP systems, excellent communication skills, and a strong background in financial processes. The role offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model, and various employee benefits including a bonus scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10%)

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing finance systems experience required.
• Experience leading system implementations or upgrades.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Maintain compliance with governance and audit requirements.
• Act as liaison between Finance, IT, and vendors.

Skills

Experience with ERP systems

Strong communication skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving abilities

Customer focus

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

Workday

QRM

Job description

Hours: Permanent role, 35 hours per week. Hybrid and flexible working. Salary: £75,000 Per Annum. Closing Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2026. Salary up to £75,000 dependent on experience.

Are you passionate about shaping the future of finance systems? We’re looking for a Senior Finance Systems Manager to lead the way in managing and optimising our complex finance technology landscape as we transform how Finance operates. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our Finance Transformation journey. You’ll be responsible for oversight, optimisation, and active contribution to the development and operation of our finance technologies. This is a hybrid role combining oversight with hands‑on subject matter expertise, ensuring our platforms deliver stability, security, and efficiency while supporting business growth.

What Will You Be Doing?

You will take ownership of our Finance ERP (Workday), Treasury Management System, and Quantitative Risk Management (QRM) tool, playing a key role in maintaining system integrity, security and efficiency whilst driving best practice in governance and performance.

• Lead system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements with minimal disruption
• Maintain system documentation and ensure compliance with governance and audit requirements, including configuration records, access logs and process maps
• Manage system access and controls in line with policy and data protection requirements, including policy reviews and assurance activity
• Act as liaison between Finance, IT, and vendors, translating business needs into technical solutions
• Oversee the management of relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and service level agreements to ensure optimal service and cost effectiveness
• Provide first‑line support for finance system users, resolving issues promptly
• Track and report on system service levels and support performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Represent the Society in system user groups and technology forums to share best practice

What Do We Need From You?

We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with strong communication skills and a passion for continuous improvement.

• Experience with ERP systems across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting and Treasury Management (e.g., Workday, Quantum, QRM)
• Strong understanding of financial processes and accounting principles
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or equivalent (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
• Extensive finance experience, with a strong track record in managing finance systems for 3+ years
• Experience leading system implementations or upgrades, including the ability to achieve buy‑in
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, at all levels
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving abilities, flexible to adapt to changing business environments and priorities
• Ability to lead and inspire teams through change, driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Strong customer focus and commitment to delivering excellent service

What’s In It For You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including:

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• Cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

Next Steps

We know you may be keen to apply ahead of the deadline, and that’s great. However, due to the Christmas period, all applications will be reviewed in January, so please don’t expect an outcome before then. Thank you for your patience.