Head of Financial Systems

Concentrix - CA; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent global consulting firm is looking for a Head of Financial Systems to oversee their financial systems and technology operations. The role involves leading strategies, optimizing software, and ensuring compliance across financial data. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and significant management experience in financial systems, along with excellent analytical, project management, and leadership skills. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work from home in the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in finance or financial systems management, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with financial software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial systems strategies.
• Develop and implement technical automation to improve financial processes.
• Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial software.

Skills

Financial modeling and data analysis

System implementation and optimization

Collaboration across departments

Workday financials knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Innovation and financial system automation

Cross-functional team delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information systems, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title

Head of Financial Systems

Role Overview

The Vice President of Financial Systems is responsible for overseeing the financial systems and technology that support the organization’s financial operations. This role involves strategic planning, implementation, and management of financial software and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of financial systems strategies that align with the organization’s goals.
• Develop and implement technical automation to improve efficiency and accuracy of the financial processes.
• Oversee the selection, implementation, and optimization of financial software and tools.
• Ensure the integrity and security of financial data across all systems.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to integrate financial systems with other business applications.
• Lead the financial systems team, providing guidance and support to ensure effective operations.
• Monitor industry trends and advancements in financial technology to recommend improvements.
• Work with audit to ensure compliance with all company Sox controls.
• Stay up to date with latest best practices in the market place for financial systems and Cloud ERP systems
• Understand how finance and accounting link to financial systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, information systems, or a related field;
• Demonstratable experience in finance or financial systems management, with significant experience in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience with financial software systems (e.g., ERP systems).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Skills

• Proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience with system implementation and optimization.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of Workday financials and EPM applications preferred.
• Mastery of communication skills and styles, both written and verbal. Demonstrated ability to effectively present information to internal and external associates.
• Proven ability to lead and organize multi-disciplinary projects and initiatives in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented business environment with broad impact.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategy behind mentoring and coaching for team(s) and to act as leadership advisor to lower-level management.
• Demonstrated ability to champion significant projects, programs, and business initiatives using creativity and ingenuity.
• Demonstrate experience of strong focus on innovation and particularly financial system automation
• Ability to get buy-in from cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects

Location

UK, Work at Home, GB

Time Type

Full time

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