Finance Systems Technical Lead
Finance Systems Technical Lead
Inside IR35 - Onsite working
We are seeking an experienced Finance Sytems Technical Lead to act as a key technology delivery partner for the Finance function across EMEA. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the successful delivery of Finance Technology initiatives across a complex, global environment.
The role will lead multiple concurrent technology projects, managing both on-shore and off-shore managed service consultants, and providing hands-on technical and delivery leadership.
Role responsibilities and skills required:
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Lead and deliver Finance Technology projects covering General Ledger, consolidation, financial reporting, FX, intercompany, and period-end processes.
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Define subledger consolidation and data migration strategies across corporate lending, capital markets, and expense platforms (P2P, T&E, Assets, Time & Labour).
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Apply appropriate project delivery methodologies (Agile/Scrum or Waterfall) to ensure timely, budget-controlled, and high-quality outcomes.
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Act as a key liaison between Finance and Technology to enable consolidated financial reporting across disparate systems.
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Provide technical leadership on accounting solution architecture, ensuring scalability, stability, data lineage, and SOX-compliant controls.
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Oversee third-party vendors and implementation partners, ensuring delivery quality and alignment with business objectives.
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Ensure compliance with internal risk frameworks and external regulations (e.g. SOX, Basel III, PRA), embedding security and data privacy by design.
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Lead remediation of audit and compliance findings related to financial systems and data integrity.
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Demonstrate deep expertise in Finance and Accounting Technology, including GL platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday), integration patterns, and reporting tools.
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Bring strong leadership, communication, and cultural awareness, with proven experience delivering complex initiatives in a global, regulated financial services environment.
Finance Systems Technical Lead
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