Senior Finance Systems Manager

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization based in Greater London is looking for a Senior Finance Systems Manager to oversee the Finance Systems team. This role involves managing the implementation of S4HANA and SAP Ariba, providing ICT systems training to finance users, and collaborating with staff across various levels of the organization. Candidates should have substantial experience in SAP finance systems and hold a relevant financial qualification. This is a key position supporting a large user base across the Brigade.

Qualifications

• Recent experience managing SAP finance systems with S4HANA public cloud experience.
• Demonstrated experience in providing ICT systems training to finance end users.
• Proven senior management experience within a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance Systems team and lead the administration of S4HANA and SAP Ariba.
• Support 5000 users across the Brigade with training and development.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with staff across all levels.

Skills

Experience managing SAP finance systems

Providing ICT systems training

Senior management experience

Strong communication skills

Sound analysis and problem solving

Education

CCAB, CIMA or equivalent financial qualification

Tools

S4HANA

SAP Ariba

Job description

Senior Finance Systems Manager – London Fire Brigade

This is an exciting time to join the LFB finance team. We have recently implemented SAP4HANA and SAP Ariba, the first public sector organisation to go live with this cloud-based system.

The post-holder will be responsible for managing the Finance Systems team: leading the administration, ongoing development and training agenda for our newly implemented S4HANA and SAP Ariba purchasing systems and supporting our 5000 users across the Brigade.

• Have recent, demonstrable experience managing the implementation and/or support of SAP finance systems, with S4HANA public cloud experience strongly desirable
• Have demonstrable experience providing ICT systems training and support to finance end users
• Have senior management experience within a large, complex organisation
• Demonstrate strong communication and inter-personal skills, with the ability to collaborate, influence and communicate effectively with staff across all levels and functions
• Have sound analysis and problem solving skills, with the flexibility to transition between the detail and bigger picture

The post-holder should hold a CCAB, CIMA or equivalent financial qualification