Finance Systems Manager (D365)

Our client, a global lead in the Design and Engineering arena, is looking for an experienced Finance Systems Manager with experience in Dynamics365 to join their finance team headquartered in South West London. As the Finance Systems Manager you wil be responsible for optimising and managing global financial systems, software, and processes within the organisation and contribute to the development of the Finance strategy.

The Finance Systems Manager will also play a key role in implementing and maintaining accounting software and tools, working closely with senior stakeholders to influence system strategy. This role is the technical expert in global finance and accounting principles and practices as well as financial ERP Systems inclusing Dynamics 365

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and oversight of all financial systems, including ERP platforms, accounting software, and related tools.

• Maintain data integrity and accuracy across systems, ensuring compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

• Lead user acceptance testing of fixes and new features.

• Monitor system performance, proactively troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to minimize downtime.

• Partner with IT to manage system maintenance, upgrades, and infrastructure requirements. Process Improvement:

• Identify and deliver process improvements within finance and accounting workflows.

• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual tasks and enhance efficiency.

• Establish and enforce best practices for system usage and financial data management.

• Oversee the development of accurate, timely financial reports aligned with IFRS, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with IT to implement robust security protocols safeguarding financial data.

• Serve as a core member of the ERP implementation team for the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 working collaboratively with the internal Programme Team, and external implementation Partner.

• ERP Implementation & Management: Proven track record in leading ERP projects (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred), including system configuration, data migration, testing, and go-live support.

• A recognised professional UK accountancy qualification.

• Prior experience leading project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

• Technical expert with in-depth and breadth of expertise in finance and accounting principles and processes.

• Hands-on experience managing accounting software, ERP platforms, and related financial tools.

• Demonstrated ability to streamline workflows, implement automation, and optimize finance processes.

• Experience developing custom reports and dashboards, ensuring compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and regulatory standards.

• Skilled in implementing security measures and supporting internal/external audits.

• Ability to create training materials, deliver user training, and drive system adoption across teams.

• Experience working with Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver strategic system initiatives