Senior Finance Systems Manager - London, NW14SA

London Business School; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Manager to lead the finance systems and drive excellence in financial operations. This role involves managing system upgrades, promoting best practices, and ensuring systems align with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have an accounting qualification and strong analytical skills, with experience in finance data management and familiarity with software packages like Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance data management.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in finance systems.
• Ability to manage change and consult on business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and support of finance systems.
• Mentor the finance systems team.
• Administer and maintain finance systems.

Skills

Understanding of finance operations and systems

Strong analytical skills

Customer service experience

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Senior Finance Systems Manager - London, NW14SA The Role

Lead the finance systems at London Business School and drive excellence in financial operations.

London Business School requires a Senior Finance Systems Manager to join us on a permanent basis.

You will lead the delivery and support of the School’s finance systems, including the adoption of new platforms like TechnologyOne. This role involves managing system upgrades, promoting best practices, and ensuring systems align with strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for finance system matters.
• Provide leadership to the finance systems team, fostering continuous learning and growth.
• Mentor team members and guide them in complex problem-solving.
• Lead finance systems projects from conception to completion.
• Administer and maintain finance systems ensuring reliability and compliance.
• Communicate system changes effectively and manage upgrades.

Who we are looking for

• Understanding of finance operations and systems with experience in finance data management.
• Accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and customer service experience.
• Familiarity with software packages like Microsoft Office and Saleforce.

Ability to manage change and consult on business initiatives...