Finance Manager (Systems)

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with M&G to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of M&G, AMS are looking for a Finance Manager (Systems) based in Edinburgh or London, for an initial 6 month contract (extension potential). Hybrid with 2 days per week on-site.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

Purpose of the role

We are seeking a Finance Manager (Systems) to support a major finance transformation programme focused on modernising and simplifying finance reporting processes, systems, and controls. This role will sit between Finance and Technology, helping to improve automation, streamline data flows, and enhance reporting capabilities across a complex insurance environment. Working closely with internal stakeholders, technology teams, and external partners, you will play a key role in shaping the future finance operating model.

What you'll do

• Lead the design and delivery of finance system solutions aligned to accounting and reporting requirements.
• Own end-to-end finance systems design, including ledgers, sub-ledgers, reporting layers, and data flows.
• Translate accounting and reporting requirements into scalable system solutions.
• Drive improvements in automation, data quality, controls, and reporting efficiency.
• Define and oversee system configuration, integration requirements, and data mappings.
• Support system implementations, testing activities, and issue resolution.
• Act as the key link between Finance, Technology, and external vendors.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives focused on simplifying legacy processes and improving operational effectiveness.
• Help establish and enhance future finance systems capabilities and operating models.

The Skills you'll need

• Strong experience working within finance systems, financial systems, or finance transformation environments.
• Insurance industry experience, ideally within Life & Pensions or wider financial services.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes, general ledgers, financial reporting, and finance data flows.
• Experience delivering finance systems implementations, upgrades, or transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Tagetik, or similar finance reporting and accounting platforms.
• Ability to bridge the gap between Finance and Technology stakeholders.
• Experience improving automation, controls, data quality, and reporting processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work in complex environments with multiple systems and legacy processes.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Why M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.