Senior Finance Systems Manager

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We are working with a leading London law firm to source an experienced Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the support, optimisation, and ongoing development of the organisation’s practice management system. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring data integrity, enhancing system capabilities, overseeing system accountants and support teams, and driving continuous improvement across a wide portfolio of finance technologies.

You will act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT for all finance systems, playing a pivotal role in system strategy, incident management, and the delivery of best‑practice solutions. This position also provides the opportunity to shape future roadmaps, contribute to transformation projects, and lead a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Finance Systems Support and Systems Accountant teams, ensuring high‑quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the integrity, performance and configuration of core finance systems.
  • Act as the key point of contact between Finance and IT, managing escalations, major incidents and system‑related communications.
  • Drive functional enhancements, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies or replacement solutions.
  • Provide strategic leadership, coaching and development for team members, fostering innovation and best practice.
  • Own and manage additional finance‑related systems (e.g. expenses, time recording, workflow tools, eBilling).
  • Manage vendor relationships and represent the finance function in cross‑department initiatives.
  • Deliver ongoing training and guidance to stakeholders and end‑users, ensuring adoption and effective use of systems.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to gather feedback and shape system roadmaps.
  • Contribute to finance and IT controls audits, ensuring compliance and robust governance.

About You

  • Degree educated (or equivalent).
  • Accounting training or qualification is advantageous.
  • Strong background working with senior stakeholders within complex, international environments.
  • Excellent technical and business acumen with the ability to influence strategic direction.
  • Significant experience working with finance systems; knowledge of legal finance platforms such as 3E is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrable experience managing high‑performing teams.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels.
  • Proven track record in delivering measurable process improvements and supporting continuous change.

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Location: London
Job Description:

We are working with a leading London law firm to source an experienced Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the support, optimisation, and ongoing development of the organisation’s practice management system. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring data integrity, enhancing system capabilities, overseeing system accountants and support teams, and driving continuous improvement across a wide portfolio of finance technologies.

You will act as the primary liaison between Finance and IT for all finance systems, playing a pivotal role in system strategy, incident management, and the delivery of best‑practice solutions. This position also provides the opportunity to shape future roadmaps, contribute to transformation projects, and lead a high‑performing team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Finance Systems Support and Systems Accountant teams, ensuring high‑quality service delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the integrity, performance and configuration of core finance systems.
  • Act as the key point of contact between Finance and IT, managing escalations, major incidents and system‑related communications.
  • Drive functional enhancements, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies or replacement solutions.
  • Provide strategic leadership, coaching and development for team members, fostering innovation and best practice.
  • Own and manage additional finance‑related systems (e.g. expenses, time recording, workflow tools, eBilling).
  • Manage vendor relationships and represent the finance function in cross‑department initiatives.
  • Deliver ongoing training and guidance to stakeholders and end‑users, ensuring adoption and effective use of systems.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to gather feedback and shape system roadmaps.
  • Contribute to finance and IT controls audits, ensuring compliance and robust governance.

About You

  • Degree educated (or equivalent).
  • Accounting training or qualification is advantageous.
  • Strong background working with senior stakeholders within complex, international environments.
  • Excellent technical and business acumen with the ability to influence strategic direction.
  • Significant experience working with finance systems; knowledge of legal finance platforms such as 3E is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrable experience managing high‑performing teams.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively across all levels.
  • Proven track record in delivering measurable process improvements and supporting continuous change.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026