Global Finance Systems Manager

Global Finance Systems Manager Hybrid Working (Remote / London, up to 3 days per week)Permanent

About the Organisation

We are partnering with a PE-backed organisation undergoing a major transformation and growth phase. This includes modernising Finance and HR functions, consolidating systems, and driving efficiency across multiple global entities.

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-moving business at a pivotal stage, shaping the future of its global finance operations.

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on, delivery-focused programme-level Finance Systems Manager to lead the rollout and embedding of a global finance consolidation and reporting platform. The role is central to ensuring consistency, efficiency, and scalability across finance systems worldwide.

You will operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, working closely with senior leadership to streamline processes, enhance data integrity, and enable smarter, faster decision-making across multiple geographies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global ERP deployments alongside the consolidation platform, ensuring governance, data integrity, and alignment with group standards.
• Establish and maintain finance systems governance, defining data standards, controls, and change management processes across multiple platforms.
• Oversee integration and migration initiatives, developing standardised mapping templates and ensuring reconciliation and validation of financial data.
• Collaborate with Finance and IT to optimise processes, improve system performance, and embed best practices.
• Act as the key bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure adoption and measurable outcomes.
• Provide hands-on leadership in a lean, fast-moving environment, demonstrating pace, influence, and pragmatic problem-solving.
• Exhibit strategic oversight, driving programme delivery with impact, influencing stakeholders, and shaping long-term operational excellence.
• Support next-phase functional enhancements, including automation of budgeting, procurement, and AR/AP processes, as well as broader reporting improvements.

Experience

• Extensive experience in finance systems management or implementation (OneStream, MS Business Central, or similar experience is highly desirable).
• Proven track record delivering systems across multi-entity or international organisations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills; able to operate confidently across functions and geographies.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and delivery-driven, with the ability to manage programmes strategically.
• Demonstrated ability to drive pace, influence outcomes, and deliver results in complex, transformation-led environments.
• ACA/Chartered Accountant or similar accounting background is highly desirable
• Experience in PE-backed or high-growth organisations is a strong advantage.
• Ability to balance flexibility with group-wide standardisation, delivering measurable ROI and improved data quality.