Senior Finance Systems Manager - London, NW14SA

London Business School; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Manager to lead their finance systems operations. The role involves managing system upgrades, promoting best practices, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Ideal candidates should have an accounting qualification and strong leadership skills. The position offers generous benefits including a competitive salary, a generous pension package, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

14.5% pension contribution

Free onsite gym

Professional development programs

Cycle to work scheme

Health wellbeing support

Paid emergency leave for caring responsibilities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance data and systems.
• Understanding of finance operations and systems.
• Ability to mentor team members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and support of finance systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for finance system matters.
• Manage system upgrades to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Skills

Leadership in finance systems

Analytical skills

Customer service experience

Change management

Education

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

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

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

About the Company

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world\'s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It\'s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, suited environment for our people.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 27 days plus extra between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension package, 14.5% employer contribution (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days paid emergency leave for staff who have caring responsibilities for a family member, dependent or friend who is ill.