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# Senior Finance Systems Manager (Microsoft Dynamics NAV)

- **Company:** Agency Ltd
- **Location:** Preston, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Identity and Access Management, Microsoft Business Central
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/38278645/

## About the Role

Knowledge & ExperienceMinimum 5-7 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Navision in a finance-facing role, with at least 2 years in a management or team lead capacityProven experience managing offshore or shared services teams, ideally in an SSC or captive centre environmentStrong understanding of core finance processes: general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, bank reconciliation and period-end closeProven ability to configure and develop NAV, including dimensions, posting groups, workflows and report layoutsExperience in managing system upgrades, patches and version migrationsTrack record of translating finance requirements into system solutions and delivering improvementsDemonstrable experience producing management information and supporting board-level reportingPart-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred but not essentialMicrosoft Dynamics certification(s) desirableDegree-level education in Finance,
Accounting, Information Systems or a related disciplineFluency in English (written and spoken) is essential. Additional languages are advantageous.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Systems Manager with deep expertise in Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) to own, develop and optimise our finance systems landscape. This is a senior management role that combines hands-on ERP expertise with people leadership, sitting at the intersection of finance operations and technology.
The successful candidate will manage a small team of Navision specialists based in our Shared Services Centre (SSC) in India, acting as the primary subject-matter expert for Navision globally, partnering with Finance, IT and senior stakeholders to drive system enhancements, underpin the data and reporting strategy, and support the broader finance transformation agenda.
*This role can be based remotely in one of the following locations: Poland, Jersey (or other Crown Dependencies), or the Netherlands.*
Key AccountabilitiesServe as the global owner and subject-matter expert for Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Navision across all finance modules (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Cash Management, Costing)Maintain system integrity, chart of accounts structure, and master data governance within NavisionDefine and enforce finance system policies, controls and access management protocolsManage period-end close processes within NAV, ensuring accuracy and timelinessLead, manage and develop a small team of Navision specialists within the Shared Services Centre in India, setting clear objectives, priorities and performance standardsProvide day-to-day technical direction and quality oversight to the SSC team, ensuring consistent and accurate delivery of finance systems support across the organisationAct as the primary escalation point for complex NAV issues raised by the SSC team, providing expert guidance and resolutionIdentify skills gaps and drive upskilling and knowledge-sharing initiatives within the
teamSupport the data reporting workstream by providing insights into Navision reporting, including through automated and reliable data extractsIdentify and implement improvements to financial reporting processes, reducing manual effort and increasing data confidencePartner with the FP&A team to ensure NAV data underpins robust finance workflowsLead the specification, testing and deployment of system enhancements, upgrades and new NAV modulesManage relationships with third-party NAV implementation partners and Microsoft support channelsDrive the evaluation and roadmap for migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central where relevantSupport integration development between NAV and adjacent platforms (e.g. CRM, BI tools)


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