Senior IT Systems Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with other technology peers to ensure seamless integration across all technology systems, identify interdependencies, and align on best practices and shared services to support overall business objectives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders in finance to play a pivotal role in the upcoming finance system improvement journey
• Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and support of all core financial systems
• Lead and manage the development team, ensuring high performance and alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for finance systems, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Drive change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and stakeholder buy-in.
• Work cross-functionally to deliver integrated, innovative solutions.
• Oversee project planning, risk management, and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage project deadlines whilst managing change effectively.
• Point of contact for IT and Group Finance for performance test reviews and recommendations.

Qualification & Requirements

• Experience managing change and finance technical transformation projects
• Proven experience with major finance/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Workday, NetSuite)
• Experience with eCommerce integrations
• Experience in communicating and delivering information in a clear and concise way to senior stakeholders
• Proven experience in managing teams of finance/ERP systems, projects and experts
• Broad experience of finance applications and integrations
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to coach and inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record working with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture and align initiatives with business goals.
• Self-motivated and wishing to affect change, with a record of positive outcomes
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials is preferred but not essential.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a keen eye for innovation.

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.

We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 40 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.

You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.