Head of Finance Systems

Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive); Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance Systems to lead a major finance transformation in Cardiff. In this hybrid role, you'll set strategic design principles for finance systems and oversee their implementation. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in finance systems, be a qualified accountant, and possess strong knowledge of GL, ALM, and Treasury systems. The role offers opportunities for career progression and personal development within a transforming organization.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in finance systems and transformation.
• Experience in assessment of outsourcing options for finance data management.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic review and implementation of key finance systems.
• Set design principles for all core finance systems.
• Manage vendor selection and oversee implementation.
• Developing testing, training, and rollout strategies.
• Assessing outsourcing options for finance data management.

Skills

Leadership in finance systems

Qualified Accountant

Knowledge of GL, ALM, and Treasury systems

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

GL

ALM

Treasury

Job description

Head of Rui True Systems

I am excited to be working exclusively with my client.Commentary looking for an exceptional Head of Finance Systems to lead a major finance transformation programme and shape the future of their core financial platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to have strategic influence, drive organisational design, and deliver systems that support efficiency, compliance, and long‑term growth.

About the Role

You’ll lead the strategic review and implementation of key finance systems, including:

• ALM
• Treasury & TTMS platforms

You’ll partner with transformation teams, set system design principles, and embed best‑in‑class processes across the finance function.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Setting design principles for all core finance systems
• Leading RFP processes and managing vendor selection
• Overseeing implementation, литерат integration, and delivery
• Developing testing, training, and rollout strategies
• Assessing outsourcing options for finance data management

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership in finance systems & transformation
• Qualified Accountant
• Strong knowledge of GL, ALM, and Treasury systems

Who Might Be a Great Fit?

• Comes from an audit background and wants to transition from practice into industry — especially if you know "what good looks like", plan effectively, and execute change confidently.
• Comes from a Financial Services industry would be beneficial but not essential.
• Has experience in manufacturing or complex operational environments, particularly if you’ve implemented new systems from scratch and understand how to embed structure, controls, and scalability.

The client seeks a credible, influential leader with outstanding stakeholder management skills — someone who can challenge, collaborate, and guide the business through a major finance systems transformation.

My client is going through a huge amount of change therefore offering future opportunity, career progression and personal development for the right driven individual.

This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff, 3 days a week with flexibility. If you are interested then please apply ASAP as my client is moving quickly.

Base pay range

Recruit 121 (Finance, Technology & Executive) provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services and Accounting