Unit4 (Agresso) Systems Owner

SystemsAccountants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global finance systems recruitment firm is seeking a Unit4 Systems Manager to enhance and manage the finance system. This role involves developing a roadmap for system improvements and ensuring accurate financial data management. Candidates should have significant experience with Unit4 and knowledge of finance operations, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. Apply by sending your CV via email or calling the provided contact number.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of finance operations and accounting practices.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Significant experience working with Unit4.

Responsibilities

• Lead enhancement of the Unit4 ERP financial platform.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes.
• Develop a roadmap for finance system improvements.
• Manage integration between Unit4 and other systems.
• Provide troubleshooting and support for system issues.

Skills

Finance operations knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Supervisory experience

Education

Professional finance qualification

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Job description

About

The Finance Team plays a vital role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring the effective management, and supporting the organisation’s wider objectives.

The team is focused on enhancing business processes, improving reporting capabilities, and supporting data-driven decision making across the organisation.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Unit4 Systems Manager to join our client's finance team. This is a key role responsible for maintaining, developing and optimising the organisation’s finance system. The postholder will ensure the system operates effectively, supports accurate financial management, and contributes to continual process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing enhancement and optimisation of the Unit4 ERP financial platform to ensure it supports organisational objectives and finance operations effectively.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve system functionality.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap for finance system improvements aligned with business needs.
• Ensure all system developments follow best practice in financial governance and internal controls.
• Manage the integration between Unit4 ERP and other organisational systems, including third-party applications.
• Work with IT teams and external providers to maintain system stability and performance.
• Keep informed of technological developments and best practice in financial systems to enhance system capability and efficiency.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for system issues, including second and third-line queries.
• Design and produce financial reports that meet operational and strategic requirements.
• Ensure financial data is accurate, reliable, and available for analysis and decision-making.
• Act as the principal contact between the organisation and the finance system provider.
• Identify learning needs relating to the use of the finance system.
• Conduct performance reviews and support continuous learning within the team.

Experience and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of finance operations and accounting practices, ideally supported by a professional finance qualification.
• Previous experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Demonstrated experience improving and developing financial systems and processes.
• Significant experience working with Unit4.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable when managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to the organisation’s mission and values.

How to Apply

For further details, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call [phone]

SystemsAccountants is a leading global Finance Systems, Analytics and Transformation recruitment company. We provide permanent & contractor recruitment solutions to enable clients to implement, support, develop & optimise Finance, ERP and Analytics systems. We can source and vet finance systems professionals on a global basis. Unlike typical search & selection firms, our consultants are internationally mobile, which ensures that our clients and candidates receive a tailored ‘in-person’ service with added market insight.