Manager, Finance Systems (Workday)

Company Description
We're Checkout.com – you might not know our name, but companies like eBay, ASOS, Klarna, Uber Eats, and Sony do. That moment when you check out online? We make it happen.
Checkout.com is where the world checks out. Our global network powers billions of transactions every year, making money move without making a fuss. We spent years perfecting a service most people will never notice. Because when digital payments just work, businesses grow, customers stay, and no one stops to think about why.
With 19 offices spanning six continents, we feel at home everywhere – but London is our HQ. Wherever our people work their magic, they're fast-moving, performance-obsessed, and driven by being better every day. Ideal. Because a role here isn't just another job; it's a career-defining opportunity to build the future of fintech.
Job Description
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Manager to join our Finance Technology team, reporting to the Head of Enterprise Systems. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring our finance systems operate effectively, deliver value to stakeholders, and maintain robust controls.
You will be responsible for managing key finance systems including Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, Zip, Emburse Enterprise, Navan, and Boomi. This role involves overseeing system releases, maintaining IT General Controls (ITGCs), completing security audits, and continuously improving finance business processes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong finance background who has developed expertise in finance systems and understands how technology can solve real business problems.
What You Will Be Doing
System Management & Administration

• Manage and maintain our finance systems stack: Workday Financials, Workday Adaptive Planning, Zip, Emburse, Navan, and Boomi
• Oversee security audits, access management, release management, and key rotation across all systems
• Review system configuration changes before moving to production
• Own incident management across all finance systems, acting as first point of contact for issues
  

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Partner with Finance teams to identify opportunities to improve existing systems and processes
• Challenge existing practices and establish new processes aligned with Finance priorities
• Support Finance Transformation initiatives and new system implementations
• Ensure support models post-go live are fit for purpose
  

Controls & Compliance

• Implement, document, and maintain IT General Controls (ITGCs) across the finance systems
• Ensure a robust control environment across critical business systems
• Liaise with auditors to ensure effective and timely delivery of audit evidence during year-end audits
• Map processes, outlining risks and controls
  

Project Management & Stakeholder Engagement

• Create detailed project plans, RAID logs, and RACIs
• Report on progress to governance forums
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders to identify issues and propose solutions
• Translate technical expertise into actionable solutions and process guidance
  

About You
Essential Experience

• Strong knowledge of Workday Financials, including experience managing the system post-implementation
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting systems (Workday Adaptive Planning preferred)
• Experience with purchase-to-pay, expense management, and middleware systems
• Understanding of ITGCs and how to implement them effectively within finance systems
• Strong grasp of accounting processes and best practice finance processes
• Experience in finance transformation projects involving system implementation and process re-engineering
• Background in finance/accounting (ideally with some qualification or strong practical experience)
• Experience managing system specialists or small teams
  

Technical Skills

• Ability to review and understand system configurations
• Good understanding of systems integration approaches (Boomi and/or Workday Orchestrate experience preferred)
• Experience with data analysis, data manipulation, and reporting
• Comfortable managing system budgets and driving cost efficiency
• Experience with other Finance Systems such as Zip, Emburse, and Navan
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders and team members
• Strong problem-solving ability: identify issues, determine root causes, and propose solutions
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language
• Capable of educating stakeholders on finance processes and their business impacts
• Project management skills with ability to execute across functions
  

Bring all of you to work
We create the conditions for high performers to thrive – through real ownership, fewer blockers, and work that makes a difference from day one.
Here, you'll move fast, take on meaningful challenges, and be recognized for the impact you deliver. It's a place where ambition gets met with opportunity – and where your growth is in your hands.
We work as one team, and we back each other to succeed. So whatever your background or identity, if you're ready to grow and make a difference, you'll be right at home here.
It's important we set you up for success and make our process as accessible as possible. So let us know in your application, or tell your recruiter directly, if you need anything to make your experience or working environment more comfortable.
Life at Checkout.com
We understand that work is just one part of your life. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility, with three days per week in the office to support collaboration and connection.
Curious about what it's like to be part of our team? Visit our Careers Page to learn more about our culture, open roles, and what drives us.
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