Senior Finance Systems Manager

We are working with a leading London law firm to source an experienced Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the support, optimisation, and ongoing development of the organisation’s practice management system. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring data integrity, enhancing system capabilities, overseeing system accountants and support teams, and driving continuous improvement across a wide portfolio of finance technologies.

You will act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT for all finance systems, playing a pivotal role in system strategy, incident management, and the delivery of best-practice solutions. This position also provides the opportunity to shape future roadmaps, contribute to transformation projects, and lead a high-performing team., * Lead and manage Finance Systems Support and Systems Accountant teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery and continuous improvement.

• Oversee the integrity, performance and configuration of core finance systems.
• Act as the key point of contact between Finance and IT, managing escalations, major incidents and system-related communications.
• Drive functional enhancements, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies or replacement solutions.
• Provide strategic leadership, coaching and development for team members, fostering innovation and best practice.
• Own and manage additional finance-related systems (e.g. expenses, time recording, workflow tools, eBilling).
• Manage vendor relationships and represent the finance function in cross-department initiatives.
• Deliver ongoing training and guidance to stakeholders and end-users, ensuring adoption and effective use of systems.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to gather feedback and shape system roadmaps.
• Contribute to finance and IT controls audits, ensuring compliance and robust governance.

• Degree educated (or equivalent).
• Accounting training or qualification is advantageous.
• Strong background working with senior stakeholders within complex, international environments.
• Excellent technical and business acumen with the ability to influence strategic direction.
• Significant experience working with finance systems; knowledge of legal finance platforms such as 3E is highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience managing high-performing teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels.
• Proven track record in delivering measurable process improvements and supporting continuous change.