Team Leader and Financial Project Management and Local Team Coordination

Sopra Steria; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global software company is seeking a Team Leader for Financial Project Management and Local Team Coordination in Bristol. This role involves ensuring financial management of projects, leading a local team, and acting as a liaison between UK and France teams. Candidates must have proven experience in financial management and team leadership, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. A commitment to an inclusive environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management and team leadership.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial management of projects and monitoring of operating accounts for the UK scope.
• Lead and supervise the local team to guarantee performance and cohesion.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the France and UK teams.
• Contribute to the implementation of processes and compliance with Group rules and procedures.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work in an international context

Job description

Team Leader – Financial Project Management and Local Team Coordination

• Full-time

74Software is home for leading brands (Axway, SBS Software) with mission‑critical enterprise applications and infrastructure software serving a growing range of markets and geographies – each with their own identities and value propositions.

SBS Software helps financial institutions navigate challenging and changing times. With our technology and strong commitment to being a trusted partner, we build software products for banks and enterprises. Now part of 74Software, a major global software player, SBS brings decades of expertise to the finance industry, supporting banks and financial institutions on their digital transformation journey.

SBS is a trusted partner of more than 1,500 financial institutions and large‑scale lenders in 80 countries worldwide, including Santander, Societé Generale, KCB Bank, Kensington Mortgages, Mercedes‑Benz, and Toyota FS. Its cloud platform offers clients a composable architecture to digitize operations, ranging from banking, lending, compliance, to payments, and consumer and asset finance.

With 3,400 employees in 50 offices, SBS is recognized as a Top 10 European Fintech company by IDC and as a leader in Omdia’s Universe: Digital Banking Platforms. SBS is headquartered in Paris, France.

Axway is a global software company specializing in API management, MFT, and B2B integration. Trusted by thousands of enterprises worldwide, Axway delivers proven solutions that enable secure, scalable, and reliable AI‑ready ecosystems.

Mandatory presence for the first few months

• 50% in Annecy, France (training phase and coordination with local teams)
• 50% in Bristol, UK (team leadership and operational management)

Role Objectives

• Ensure financial management of projects and monitoring of operating accounts for the UK scope.
• Lead and supervise the local team to guarantee performance and cohesion.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the France and UK teams.
• Contribute to the implementation of processes and compliance with Group rules and procedures.

Main Responsibilities

Financial Management of Projects

• Manage team activity
• Cost control
• Invoicing and revenue recognition
• Collection and payment follow‑up
• Ensure compliance with Group rules and procedures
• Provide support to team members and project managers on financial and administrative tasks

Team Management

• Coordinate cross‑functional activities: interface with Finance, Collections, etc.

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas)
• Ability to work in an international context and manage frequent travel

Key Qualities

• Organized, versatile, and adaptable
• Discreet, autonomous, rigorous, and confidentiality‑minded
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize information
• Resilient and able to handle varied workdays
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team spirit
• Strong leadership to guide and support a team

Profile

• Proven experience in financial management and team leadership
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural and dynamic environment

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All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.