Finance Systems Manager

• Own and manage the finance systems landscape across global operations
• Oversee day-to-day finance systems operations, incidents, service requests, and system issues within agreed service levels
• Lead finance systems enhancement initiatives, process improvement, automation, and adoption of best-practice financial controls
• Act as the primary SME for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, including configuration, optimisation, and ongoing performance
• Partner with Finance leaders and business stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritise improvements, and translate needs into system solutions
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, eliminate manual activities, and enhance efficiency through technology and automation
• Manage third-party vendors, support partners, system maintenance, and project outcomes
• Promote data governance and system controls to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable financial data and reporting
• Lead user engagement, training, and change activities to maximise adoption of enhancements
• Ensure finance systems comply with regulatory requirements, audit standards, security policies, and internal financial controls

Requirements

• Proven experience managing and supporting enterprise finance systems within a complex, multinational environment
• Strong expertise in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, including core finance modules and system administration
• Experience leading finance systems improvements, ERP implementations, upgrades, or transformation programmes
• Strong understanding of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Financial Reporting
• Experience driving automation and process optimisation within Finance functions
• Knowledge of data governance, financial controls, audit requirements, and compliance standards
• Experience managing third-party vendors, support providers, and delivery partners
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective systems solutions
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior Finance and Technology leaders
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Understanding of AI-enabled technologies and their application within finance operations would be advantageous

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing enterprise finance systems, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, while driving process improvements, automation, and compliance with financial controls. Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills are essential for translating business needs into effective system solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations
• Finance Systems Management
• Process Improvement
• Data Governance
• Stakeholder Management

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Enterprise Finance Systems
• General Ledger
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Fixed Assets
• Financial Reporting
• ERP Implementations
• Automation
• Process Optimisation
• System Administration

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Communication Skills
• Influencing Skills
• User Engagement

Industry Keywords

• Financial Controls
• Audit Requirements
• Compliance Standards
• Third-Party Vendor Management
• Service Level Agreements

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• AI-Enabled Technologies