Responsible for the integrity of including but not limited to MS Dynamics, Kofax OCR, Zoho, Cascade, (Workday in the future), Docentric, Access Dimensions, Banking / Treasury systems
Responsible for the uptime of the applications, together with managing upgrades / enhancements.
Identify, propose and implement process improvements across key Finance processes, for example across Purchase to Pay or Order to Cash
Management of the support team, including looking to develop the team in each of their roles
Ensure system permissions are in line with delegated authorities and approval limits
Ownership of the procedures to support an effective control environment for GBA systems
Support / lead various projects / BAU Enhancements and initiatives from a GBA perspective
Provide a professional and approachable point of contact for stakeholders
Support and where required to lead in Audits, both Internal and External
Ensure SLAs are tracked and met across Finance Applications and thereafter Workday.
Liaise with Group Finance, act as key finance partner for system support
Oversee the development of new applications, as well as manage technical support to users.

Qualified Accountant and experience of Finance and HR applications
Possess strong analytical / problem-solving skills, work independently and in a team environment
Experience of succeeding in a deadline driven environment
Experience of high-volume businesses
Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel
Able to communicate confidently and effectively at all levels within an organisation
High level of accuracy and strong attention to detail
Proficiency in IT systems and software
Good communication and customer service skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Previous experience in IT or application management roles is often preferred

Senior Manager, Group Business Applications

Key skills