Full job descriptionFinance Systems Lead


Location: Gloucestershire
Working Pattern: 1 day a week in office
Contract: Monthly rolling
Pay: Daily Rate
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the implementation, support and continuous improvement of finance systems to meet business and operational needs.
*Act as the key contact between Finance, business stakeholders and external system providers.
*Manage finance systems configuration, maintenance and enhancements to improve efficiency and financial reporting.
*Coordinate system implementation activities, including data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), training and go-live support.
*Plan and oversee UAT, ensuring testing is completed, documented and issues are resolved.
*Investigate, manage and resolve finance systems issues, working with suppliers and internal users.
*Support system upgrades, new functionality and process improvements, ensuring successful adoption across the business.
*Develop and maintain user guides, process documentation and testing records to support governance and audit requirements.
*Deliver training and provide ongoing support to finance system users.
*Collaborate with Finance and wider business teams to identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve system capability.
*Monitor system performance, data integrity and financial controls to ensure accurate, reliable reporting.
*Build strong relationships with stakeholders, coordinating system changes and communicating progress where required.
*Maintain accurate records of system changes, issues and enhancements.
*Work in line with organisational Health & Safety and sustainability policies.