Senior Finance Systems Manager

DWF Law LLP; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DWF Law LLP in Manchester is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Manager to lead the development of our global finance systems within the CFO Office. This role drives a multi-year transformation to modernise Elite 3E, improve reporting and automation, strengthen controls and simplify the systems landscape.

Working with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team and Technology functions, you will deliver enhancements that boost efficiency, support better decision‑making and drive business performance in a

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or senior finance systems leader with international experience.
• Extensive experience with enterprise finance systems: ERP, billing, reporting, planning, data platforms.
• Proven track record delivering major finance systems transformations and SaaS migrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance systems strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Define and deliver the future finance systems model aligned with business needs.
• Own the finance systems landscape (ERP, billing, reporting, planning, data platforms).
• Simplify systems, improve integration and drive long-term efficiency.
• Lead development and optimization of Elite 3E.
• Improve billing, collections, reporting and financial management processes via technology.
• Ensure finance systems are secure, reliable and well managed.
• Drive automation and process improvement to reduce manual work.
• Enhance data quality, reporting and business insight.
• Maintain strong system controls, governance and risk management.
• Build and lead a high-performing Finance Systems team.
• Partner with CFO and stakeholders to deliver strategic change.

Skills

Finance systems leadership

ERP systems

System integration

Leadership

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Elite 3E

Job description

Why join us?

We are hiring a Senior Finance Systems Manager to join DWF's CFO Office and lead the future development of our global finance systems.

This senior leadership role will drive a multi-year transformation programme focused on modernising Elite 3E, improving reporting and automation, strengthening controls, and simplifying the finance systems landscape.

Working closely with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team and Technology teams, you will deliver improvements that enhance efficiency, support better decision‑making and drive business performance.

The role is suited to candidates based in Manchester, operating within a hybrid working model.

Responsibilities

• Lead DWF's finance systems strategy and transformation roadmap.
• Define and deliver the future finance systems model aligned with business needs.
• Own the finance systems landscape, including ERP, billing, reporting, planning and data platforms.
• Simplify systems, improve integration and drive long‑term efficiency.
• Lead the ongoing development and optimisation of Elite 3E.
• Improve billing, collections, reporting and financial management processes through technology.
• Ensure finance systems are secure, reliable and well managed.
• Drive automation and process improvement to reduce manual work.
• Enhance data quality, reporting and business insight.
• Maintain strong system controls, governance and risk management.
• Build and lead a high‑performing Finance Systems team.
• Partner with the CFO, Finance Leadership Team and key stakeholders to deliver strategic change.

What will help you succeed in this role?

• Qualified accountant, finance professional or senior finance systems leader with significant experience in complex and international organisations.
• Strong experience managing enterprise finance systems, including ERP, billing, collections, reporting, planning, financial close and workflow technologies.
• Proven track record delivering major finance systems implementations, transformation programmes, modernisation projects or SaaS migrations.
• Experience in legal, professional services or similarly complex international organisations would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to build and lead high‑performing teams and manage third‑party suppliers or service providers.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audit requirements, risk management and compliance obligations.
• Elite 3E experience is strongly preferred but not essential.

What we offer?

We are committed to ensuring that each member of our team feels valued and duly rewarded during their time at DWF.

We are an equal opportunities employer that celebrates diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We aim to create a positive experience for all candidates and offer any adjustments or additional support needed. If you're excited about the opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all the requirements, please apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for the role or others across the wider team.

About us

DWF is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services. Our approach delivers efficiency, price certainty and transparency for our clients across the world without compromising on quality or service. Our purpose is to deliver positive outcomes with our colleagues, clients and communities and we foster a culture that places our colleagues at the centre of all that we do.