Finance Systems Manager

A+F Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A+F Recruitment partners with a leading energy and utilities organisation to appoint an experienced Finance Systems Manager to the finance operations team. You will shape the finance tech strategy, drive digital transformation, and ensure systems support efficient, controlled, data-driven financial operations while partnering with senior stakeholders.

This senior leadership role combines Finance, Technology, SAP S/4HANA and Digital Transformation, offering scope to lead and develop the Finance

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 7+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise Finance systems and controls.
• Experience with Power BI, Azure, SAP Group Reporting, BPC or AI-enabled Finance solutions.
• Experience in Finance Systems Management or ERP Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of a multi-year Finance Systems and Digital Roadmap.
• Lead governance, prioritisation and enhancement of SAP S/4HANA and associated Finance applications.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes through automation, AI and emerging technologies.
• Drive best practice in financial data governance, master data management and systems controls.
• Partner with senior Finance, IT and business stakeholders to deliver sustainable technology solutions.
• Lead and develop the Finance Systems and Master Data teams.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Stakeholder management

Finance systems

Power BI

Azure

ERP Transformation

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

Azure

SAP Group Reporting

BPC

Job description

I am partnering with a leading energy/ utilities organisation to appoint an experienced Finance Systems Manager to their finance operations team.

You will play a key role in shaping the organisation's finance technology strategy, driving digital transformation and ensuring its systems support efficient, controlled and data-driven financial operations.

This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of Finance technology within a large, complex organisation, working closely with senior stakeholders and leading meaningful systems and digital transformation initiatives.

It is a senior leadership opportunity combining Finance, Technology, SAP S/4HANA and Digital Transformation.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and delivery of a multi-year Finance Systems and Digital Roadmap.
• Lead the governance, prioritisation and enhancement of SAP S/4HANA and associated Finance applications.
• Identify opportunities to improve Finance processes through automation, AI and emerging technologies.
• Drive best practice in financial data governance, master data management and systems controls.
• Partner with senior Finance, IT and business stakeholders to deliver sustainable technology solutions.
• Lead and develop the Finance Systems and Master Data teams.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a minimum of 7 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise Finance systems, financial reporting, accounting processes and controls.
• Experience with Power BI, Azure, SAP Group Reporting, BPC, automation or AI-enabled Finance solutions would be advantageous.
• Experience in Finance Systems Management, ERP Transformation or Finance Technology leadership.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to bridge Finance and IT.
• Experience leading teams, driving change and delivering business improvements.