Finance Systems Business Partner

Overview

You will own and optimise the organisation’s core finance systems as part of a global finance transformation. Working closely with Finance, IT and business stakeholders, you will drive automation, reporting and planning capabilities to improve insight and decision-making. The role sits at the heart of a mission-driven, international charity environment, shaping how finance technology enables impact. You will lead system upgrades and develop a forward-looking roadmap, delivering value and user adoption across the organisation.

Pay / Benefits

• Generous pension scheme
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working pattern
• Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
• Life assurance and income protection
• Internal progression and development initiatives

Responsibilities

• Own the core finance systems, ensuring fit-for-purpose governance and alignment with business aims
• Act as a liaison between Finance, IT and business stakeholders to translate requirements into system solutions
• Lead the finance systems roadmap, driving continuous improvement, automation and user adoption
• Support budgeting, forecasting and performance management through planning/reporting tools
• Design and enhance reporting, dashboards and analytical outputs for senior leaders
• Maintain data quality and consistency across systems and processes
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and system partners to maximise value from tech investments
• Champion process improvement to reduce manual effort and improve decision-making
• Lead system upgrades, enhancements and change projects from concept to implementation
• Mentor users and build confidence in finance systems

Key requirements

• Proven experience with finance systems/ERP in a complex finance environment
• Strong understanding of finance processes, controls, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Experience delivering enhancements that drive automation and efficiency
• Ability to translate financial/operational requirements into system solutions
• Strong stakeholder management across Finance, IT and business teams
• Experience developing reporting, dashboards and management information
• Track record leading system change or transformation projects
• Strong analytical skills and ability to communicate to financial and non-financial audiences
• Experience in project-based, international or not-for-profit environments (advantageous)
• Proactive and solutions-focused with hands-on delivery

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Communication to diverse audiences
• Finance systems / ERP platforms
• Planning and reporting tools
• Dashboard design and MI reporting

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