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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Finance Systems Manager - **Company:** SystemsAccountants - **Location:** Greater London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Integrity, Practice Management Software, IT General Controls (ITGC) - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2840577176-senior-finance-systems-manager ## About the Role * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Create DSL (Domain Specific Language) on top of Swift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/707-create-dsl-domain-specific-language-on-top-of-swift) - [Thoughts on (Modern?) 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