Senior Financial Systems Manager

Ryder Reid Legal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Manager in London to oversee and optimize its global financial information systems. You will lead finance-system projects, coordinate between Finance and IT, and ensure robust data integrity and security.

The role requires extensive law-firm finance systems experience, strong accounting knowledge, and advanced Excel/VBA with SQL and Power BI proficiency. Hybrid work arrangement available in London, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Extensive law firm finance systems experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel VBA; experience with SQL (SSRS), Power BI, and relational databases.
• Experience with financial data systems and data visualization tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full SDLC ensuring deliverables meet business needs.
• Collaborate with Finance to define requirements and implement solutions.
• Develop and document project specifications and processes to streamline workflows.
• Update, test, and repair existing software systems and propose improvements.
• Provide analysis and documentation for system design and implementation.
• Develop and execute test strategies and tools.
• Oversee system modifications maintaining data integrity and audit trails.
• Act as liaison between Finance, Technology, and external vendors/consultants.
• Stay current with technologies that support financial operations.

Skills

Finance systems

SQL

Power BI

Excel VBA

Data visualization

Systems integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/IS

Tools

SSRS

Relational databases

Job description

Fulltime | Hybrid | London, United Kingdom

Role Overview

A leading global law firm is seeking a Senior Financial Systems Manager to oversee the functional management of its financial information systems. We are seeking a front and backend finance systems specialist responsible for ensuring correct implementation, driving proficient system use across teams through training, maintaining robust security, overseeing testing and upgrades, safeguarding data accuracy, troubleshooting issues, and leading on financetechnology projects.

The successful candidate will act as the key liaison between Finance and IT, managing vendor relationships, coordinating system upgrades, and leading technologydriven projects that enhance the firm’s financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects through the full system development life cycle, ensuring deliverables meet business needs.
• Collaborate with Finance to define requirements, conduct needs analysis, and implement solutions.
• Develop and document project specifications and business processes to streamline workflows and improve productivity.
• Update, test, and repair existing software systems, proposing innovative solutions to enhance functionality.
• Provide analysis and documentation for system design and implementation.
• Develop and execute test strategies, tools, and systems.
• Oversee and safely introduce system modifications, maintaining data integrity and audit trails.
• Act as liaison between Finance, Technology, and external vendors/consultants.
• Stay current with emerging technologies that support and enhance financial operations.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Systems.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Extensive law firm finance systems experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and systems integration.
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel VBA; experience with SQL (SSRS), Power BI, and relational databases.
• Experience with financial data systems and data visualization tools.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.