Senior Finance Manager - Technology

Felbridge Partners; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Felbridge Partners in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Senior Finance Manager – Technology to lead the firm's automation, AI adoption and data analytics agenda while maintaining hands-on finance delivery. The role splits roughly 60% transformation projects and 40% business-as-usual activities, with scope to set the direction for automation across the organisation, not just Finance.

You will partner with senior stakeholders to translate commercial problems into practical data-led

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 2–4 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record using advanced data tools to automate processes.
• Experience leading automation, analytics or systems projects end-to-end.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder partnering and fast-paced delivery experience.

Responsabilités

• Automation, AI and data analytics projects: design and deliver the automation roadmap.
• Own end-to-end automation projects from scoping to benefits tracking.
• Build self-serve dashboards and data flows for senior leaders.
• Improve data quality and finance data model with tech and data teams.
• Lead BAU finance activities including budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting.
• Partner with technology spend analysis and vendor negotiations.

Connaissances

Business partnering

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Formation

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Outils

Power BI

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Power Automate

Description du poste

Our client, a fast-growing Financial Services business, is looking for a qualified accountant who loves turning manual finance processes into automated, data-driven ones. As Senior Finance Manager – Technology, you will lead the firm's automation, AI adoption and data analytics agenda, while keeping a hand in core finance delivery.

The role splits roughly 60% transformation projects and 40% business-as-usual (BAU). You will join a small, high-impact finance team with real scope to set the direction for automation across the whole organisation, not just Finance.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted business partner who can translate commercial problems into practical, data-led solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Automation, AI and data analytics projects (c.60%)

• Lead the design and delivery of the finance automation roadmap, identifying high-value opportunities to remove manual work across Finance and the wider business.
• Own end-to-end delivery of automation and AI projects: scoping, business case, build, testing, rollout and benefits tracking.
• Use advanced data tools (e.g. Power BI, Alteryx, Python, SQL, Power Automate or RPA platforms) to automate reporting, reconciliations and data flows.
• Drive practical adoption of AI tools within Finance and partner teams, ensuring safe, controlled and well-governed use.
• Build self-serve dashboards and analytics that give senior leaders timely, reliable insight into performance.
• Improve data quality and the finance data model, working with Technology and Data teams on system integration.
• Act as the internal champion for automation, sharing best practice and upskilling colleagues across the business.
• Manage project stakeholders, timelines, risks and budgets, and report progress to senior leadership.

Business-as-usual finance (c.40%)

• Business partner senior stakeholders, with a particular focus on Technology spend and investment.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting for your area, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Provide commercial and financial analysis to support investment decisions, business cases and vendor negotiations.
• Track Technology costs, capitalisation and project spend, ensuring accurate accounting treatment.
• Maintain strong controls and support audit and regulatory requirements expected of a Financial Services business.
• Contribute to wider finance team priorities as the business scales.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with 2–4 years' post-qualification experience.
• A proven track record of using advanced data tools to automate finance or business processes, with clear examples of the impact delivered.
• Experience leading automation, analytics or systems projects from idea through to implementation.
• Hands-on capability with tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, SQL, Python, Power Query or RPA platforms.
• Strong business partnering skills and the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Ability to explain technical and financial concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences.
• Comfortable balancing project delivery with BAU deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Financial Services, FinTech or another regulated environment.
• Exposure to AI or machine learning tools in a finance or operations setting.
• Experience with cloud ERP or planning systems and finance data architecture.