Finance Systems Manager

Job Title:Finance Systems Manager
Salary: 50,000 per annum
Hours: 40 Hours
Type: Permanent
Location: Lytham St Annes, FY8
Start Date: ASAP
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 4 Days P/W Option Hybrid/Flexible Capabilities
Our client is on the lookout for a skilled Finance Systems Manager to become a part of our Finance Department at the head office. They are in the midst of transitioning our Website OMS system from Elucid to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Despite this change, all finance reporting will continue with our existing system, Microsoft Navision. The Finance Systems Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial elements within system updates and upgrades, driving the current OMS project to successful completion.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the go-to expert for advising on the finance elements of the new OMS system, ensuring delivery of high-quality service.
• Implement governance and enhance controls for system-based financial transactions.
• Analyze data and user feedback to aid the project leadership in making informed decisions on system development.
• Review and approve testing scenarios to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
• Identify and solve potential issues, offering solutions to challenges faced by the Finance team.
• Conduct finance testing to verify correct data flow into the chart of accounts and ensure timely integration with payment platforms.
• Lead the coordination and management of incidents and change requests related to finance.
• Create metrics to track and report on finance system defects and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align needs and expectations with project milestones for smooth implementations.
• Maintain close communication with business stakeholders to align finance processes with business requirements.
• Oversee the testing of custom reports developed for the Finance department, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Develop and provide training materials for the Finance team to ensure effective use of new systems and processes.

Requirements:

• Proficient in finance functions and systems.
• Proven track record of implementing Finance Systems, with a deep understanding of financial accounting principles, month-end processes, and finance operations.
• Experience in managing enhancements or upgrades, including writing/agreeing on functional specifications and overseeing the change/development stages through to testing and release.
• Skilled in testing and adapting processes to meet Finance requirements, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across functions to implement new systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the capacity to anticipate potential issues and devise contingency plans.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is beneficial.
• Experience with Microsoft Navision is considered an advantage.

If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or send an E-Mail to (url removed)