Finance Systems Manager

Akkodis group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Finance Systems Manager to oversee ERP platforms and enhance finance processes. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience in ERP management, particularly within environments undergoing change or acquisition. Responsibilities include system ownership, process optimization, and providing user support. This role requires some in-office presence, with a blend of flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience managing and developing ERP systems within finance.
• Strong background in systems integration, ideally in change-led or acquisitive environments.
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day running and evolution of the group ERP platform.
• Identify inefficiencies and redesign system-driven finance processes.
• Train and support finance users to improve adoption and capability.

Skills

ERP management

Systems integration

Data management

Communication skills

Job description

An established, fast‑scaling organisation is looking to bring in a Finance Systems Manager to take end‑to‑end responsibility for its core finance platforms. The business has invested heavily in systems to support ongoing growth and acquisition activity, and this role will sit at the centre of ensuring those platforms work effectively, scale smoothly and deliver real value to the finance team.

You’ll act as the owner of the ERP solution, balancing hands‑on system delivery with longer‑term roadmap planning, and working closely with finance, IT and external partners.

Working Location

This position requires 1‑2 days in the office a month at a well‑connected office based along England's southern coastline. While some flexibility is available, in‑person collaboration is a key part of the role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Finance Systems Ownership

• Take responsibility for the day‑to‑day running and evolution of the group ERP platform


• Translate finance and business requirements into practical system solutions


• Manage configuration, controls, approval workflows and user access


• Oversee upgrades, enhancements and scheduled releases

Process Improvement & Optimisation

• Identify inefficiencies and redesign system‑driven finance processes


• Introduce automation and tooling to support scalability


• Ensure accuracy, reliability and consistency of financial data


• Proactively address performance or integration challenges

User Support & Enablement

• Act as the primary escalation point for system‑related queries


• Train and support finance users to improve adoption and capability


• Maintain clear documentation and operating procedures


• Liaise with third‑party vendors and implementation partners

Acquisition & Change Activity

• Support system onboarding for newly acquired businesses


• Manage data migration, configuration and reporting alignment


• Work cross‑functionally to ensure smooth transitions with minimal disruption


• Resolve issues quickly to keep finance operations running smoothly

The experience you will need

• Several years’ experience managing and developing ERP systems within finance


• Strong background in systems integration, ideally in change‑led or acquisitive environments


• Confident working across data, configuration and process design
Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑moving organisation

• Clear communicator who can work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

If you are interested please get in touch ASAP ([e-mail])

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