Head of Financial Systems
10 days ago
Cardiff
I am excited to be working exclusively with my client who is looking for an exceptional Head of Finance Systems to lead a major finance transformation programme and shape the future of their core financial platforms. This is an ideal role for an accountant in Practice looking for step into industry and knows what good looks like! This is a rare opportunity to have strategic influence, drive organisational design, and deliver systems that support efficiency, compliance, and long-term growth. About the Role You’ll lead the strategic review and implementation of key finance systems, including: • General Ledger, • ALM What You’ll Be Doing • Setting design principles for all core finance systems, • Leading RFP processes and managing vendor selection, • Overseeing implementation, integration, and delivery, • Developing testing, training, and rollout strategies, • Proven leadership in finance systems & transformation, • Qualified Accountant, • Practice background, • Strong knowledge of GL, ALM, and Treasury systems, • Expertise in RFP design, vendor management & testing strategies This opportunity may suit someone who: -Comes from an audit background and wants to transition from practice into industry — especially if you know "what good looks like", plan effectively, and execute change confidently. -Comes from a Financial Services industry would be beneficial but not essential. -Has experience in manufacturing or complex operational environments, particularly if you’ve implemented new systems from scratch and understand how to embed structure, controls, and scalability. They are looking for a credible, influential leader with outstanding stakeholder management skills — someone who can challenge, collaborate, and guide the business through a major finance systems transformation. My client is going through a huge amount of change therefore offering future opportunity, career progression and personal development for the right driven individual. This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff 3 days a week with flexibility. If you are interested then please apply ASAP as my client is moving quickly