Finance Systems Manager

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

The Role - Finance Systems Manager

The Purpose:

The Finance Systems Manager role within the Controllership team is a key role managing the implementation of new systems, upgrades and/or changes to facilitate improved processes. It is the responsibility of this role to ensure financial systems and related processes are optimised, efficient, secure, compliant/well-controlled, and aligned with business needs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Supporting the Finance Systems & Data Analysis Lead to own all finance-related systems (ERP, reporting tools, planning and consolidation platforms)
• Define and enforce system governance policies, including user access and security controls
• Responsible for building strong relationships with the Technology and the Finance Functional teams
• Engaging all stakeholders to discuss requirements, current problems and exploration of new capabilities
• Collaborate with finance leadership to align system capabilities with the Financial Functional objectives
• Building a pipeline plan of initiatives
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in system utilisation
• Lead project delivery within the Finance Function
• Manage required aspects of the project for the Finance Function
• Ensure the appropriate change management and training is in place for the Finance Function
• Provide support to the finance teams in liaising with Technology support when there are finance system issues and queries

About you:

You will act as the bridge between Finance and IT, translating business needs into technical solutions, resolving issues and delivering projects.  You will have the ability to identify process and technology optimisation opportunities to streamline finance processes through system functionality. You will seek continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual work whilst maintaining financial control and compliance

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Communication – ability to manage a diverse group of stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial modules
• Understanding of system architecture, integrations, and data flows
• Familiarity with automation tools (RPA, workflow engines) and reporting platforms (Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud)
• Ability to diagnose system issues and design effective solutions.
• Effective Project Management skills – including project delivery  and change management.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language for stakeholders
• Relevant system knowledge and Finance functional applications
• Project implementation & change management
• Finance Shared Services & Finance functional experience 
• Compliance & Controls - exposure to audit requirements, internal controls and data security

Qualifications

• ERP certifications (SAP FI/CO etc)
• Project management certification
• Additional Training (preferred)
• Knowledge of data analytics tools
• Process improvement methodologies (Lean Six Sigma)

Additional Information:

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels