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Finance Systems Manager

Finance Systems Manager

Mackie Myers

Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 17 days

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is with a leading research university in London, focusing on financial operations in a hybrid work environment.
The successful candidate will manage the Unit 4 Business World finance and HR system and the Hireserve recruitment system.
Candidates should have proven experience leading teams, qualifications in collaboration frameworks like Scrum or Agile, and experience in large business system initiatives.
The role offers a salary range of £62,000 to £69,000 and requires experience in a technology leadership role, preferably in Higher Education.
The position includes generous holiday entitlement of 34 days per year, including closure days.

Our ClientA world leading research university based in London (hybrid). The Financial Operations team is a close-knit, friendly team managing a substantial portfolio, handling interactions with thousands of suppliers and serving thousands of students annually. The RoleReporting to the Head of Financial Operations, you will take the lead role in managing the university's Unit 4 Business World finance and HR system and the Hireserve recruitment system. You will:

Lead the ongoing improvement and management of the Unit 4 Business World and Hireserve systems
Handle the entire lifecycle of both systems, from development to support
Take charge of all stages of the systems’ development, choosing the right development methods, prioritising tasks, planning updates, testing, and managing the systems’ backlogs
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Finance and HR Systems Team
Deputise for the Head of Financial Operations when required

The Successful Candidate

Proven experience leading and motivating a team
Qualifications in collaboration frameworks such as Scrum or Agile
Experience leading large business system initiatives in complex organisations
The ability to explain complicated issues in layperson’s terms to non-technical stakeholders
Ideally previous experience working in Higher Education in a technology leadership role

What’s on offer?

Salary £62,000 - £69,000
Hybrid working
Generous holiday entitlement at 34 days per year including closure days

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