Finance Systems Manager (EMEA)

Your new company
A leading professional services organisation with a global presence in over 70 countries around the world. They employ over 20,000 people and boast annual revenues of over $4 billion.

Your new role
The Finance Systems Manager (EMEA) will lead the strategic direction, service delivery, and continuous improvement of finance systems across 19 countries, supporting over 4,000 users. This role oversees SAP platforms including S/4HANA, Concur, and SAC, ensuring system stability, compliance, and alignment with business needs. Key responsibilities include managing external service partners, coordinating development and upgrades, driving product strategy and roadmap, and collaborating with stakeholders across Finance, HR, and IT. You will also lead a small team, monitor performance metrics, and champion innovation and scalability in finance technology solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Manage Finance system service delivery across EMEA, ensuring SLA and ITIL compliance.
• Oversee change, incident, and problem management, ensuring system stability and continuity.
• Lead system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and reporting development (SAP Analytics, Power BI).
• Define product vision and roadmap in alignment with business priorities and emerging tech trends.
• Gather and prioritize business requirements, translating them into actionable specifications.
• Coordinate development life cycle and act as Technical Lead for SAP-related enhancements.
• Monitor KPIs and drive platform optimization, ensuring GDPR and data security compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, HR, and IT, reporting on performance and strategic.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in product management, with specific expertise in SAP solutions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP S/4Hana, SAC and Concur and integrations.
• Experience with product life cycle management and Agile methodologies (JIRA preferred).
• SAP certifications (S/4Hana, SAC, Concur, Integration Suite) are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and relevant certifications is desirable.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

What you'll get in return
You can expect a competitive salary in the region of £110,000 (depending on experience) along with a range of benefits including discretionary bonus, pension (5% matched contribution), private medical insurance, critical illness, life assurance, 25 days holiday (option to purchase up to 5 additional days) and flexible/hybrid working (2 days a week in the office).

What you need to do now
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