Head of Finance Systems

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as the Head of Finance Systems, where you'll leverage technology to drive strategic value in a global finance function. This role involves defining innovative finance system architectures and leading a talented team to enhance operational efficiency. With a focus on compliance and best practices, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the finance strategy. Join a forward-thinking company that values collaboration and supports your professional growth while offering a competitive salary and flexible benefits. Take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the finance technology landscape!

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible parental leave

Paid sabbatical after 5 years

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Pension matching

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to counselling

Dedicated learning platform

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance systems and technology.
• Proven track record in leading complex finance projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver finance systems architecture and roadmap.
• Lead the finance systems team to support business goals.

Skills

Finance Systems Experience

ERP Systems Knowledge

Project Management Certification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Project Management Certification

Tools

ERP Software

Business Intelligence Tools

Job description

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Here’s what you’ll be doing:

Are you a visionary leader passionate about leveraging technology to drive strategic value within a global finance function? Do you thrive on defining and delivering innovative finance system architectures? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits you as our Head of Finance Systems. Reporting directly to the Financial Director, Mary, you will become a vital member of the finance leadership team, playing a pivotal role in shaping our overall finance strategy and fostering team development. This is a 9-month fixed-term contract with a strong potential for permanent placement, offering you a unique chance to make a significant impact.

As our Head of Finance Systems, you’ll:

1. Be charged with setting the long-term finance systems strategy and proactively identifying opportunities to drive change in the finance function through the use of technology.
2. Be responsible for defining and delivering the finance systems architecture and roadmap.
3. Lead and develop the finance systems team, ensuring that its activities support the broader business goals.
4. Be responsible for ensuring compliance with company and SOX policies as well as general accounting and technology best practices.
5. Ensure that finance systems are adequately supported, maintained, and enhanced to stay in line with business requirements.

We’re looking for someone who is:

1. Has significant experience within the financial systems domain.
2. Possesses deep technical and functional knowledge across a range of finance systems, including but not limited to ERP, EPM, Treasury Management, Data Warehouse, Business Intelligence, and Employee Expense Systems.
3. Holds Project Management certification (PMP/Prince2 or equivalent) with a demonstrable track record of successfully leading large and complex projects.
4. Has exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate intricate accounting and technical concepts clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Note: We know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the confidence gap. You don’t have to match all the bullet points above to be considered for this role.

We encourage people of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, supportive place for you to be you and do your very best work.

If you are a results-oriented leader with a passion for driving cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders at all levels, we invite you to apply today. Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of finance technology!

About Simply Business

We insure small businesses and enable big dreams – not just for our customers, but for our people and communities too. With over 1,000,000 active insurance policies, we protect builders, bakers, landlords, and more than 1,200 other trades.

We’re a technology company as well as one that sells insurance. That means we build, we fail, we learn, and we improve. We’re a B Corp too, which recognizes our strong track record of having a positive impact on people, society, and the environment.

Why not check out our advert on YouTube: What are the benefits of working at Simply Business?

We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.

On top of the 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), we offer leave that suits your needs. Plus the option to buy five more days of holiday with your flexible benefits.

Our flexible parental leave allows you to approach an important time how you want – with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay if you’re the secondary caregiver.

Our life event leave is an extra day’s leave every two years for those big moments in your life like moving house or your birthday. And as a thank you to our long-serving employees, we offer a two-week paid sabbatical after five years of service, then four weeks off after ten years of service.

And our core benefits can put your mind at ease with private medical insurance through BUPA, that covers any pre-existing conditions. And a health cash plan that covers your everyday medical expenses.

We also make sure you’re compensated fairly with a competitive salary based on your experience and the market we’re in. Plus the potential to earn an annual bonus based on performance.

There’s access to the tools to support your personal development with programmes on our dedicated learning platform. As well as support for your mental health with access to counselling.

We’ll match what you put into your pension up to five per cent. And pass on a tax-free sum that’s four times your basic salary with our life assurance policy, with the option to increase it to ten times through our flexible benefit scheme.

Our salary sacrifice car scheme gives you the option to buy a brand-new, fully insured, and maintained car for a convenient fixed monthly amount taken from your gross salary (after 6 months of service).

And our flexible benefits scheme gives you an allocated amount to use each year on benefits like critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or a gym membership.

Ready to join us and drive our success as a high-performing team? Apply today.