Finance Systems

Finance Systems & Process Improvement Lead page is loaded## Finance Systems & Process Improvement Leadlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: CMC4593This is a key interim role responsible for leading **finance systems and process improvement initiatives** across the Group Finance function. The **Finance Systems & Process Improvement Lead** will play a central role in reviewing and enhancing core finance processes, supporting the replacement of the existing finance platform, and ensuring compliance with **BEIS-related governance and reporting requirements**.Working closely with Finance, IT, and external partners, this role will focus on improving efficiency, strengthening controls, and ensuring that new systems and processes are well-documented, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on accounting and systems experience with a passion for process optimisation and strong project delivery skills.**Role and Responsibilities*** Lead the review and documentation of **end-to-end finance processes**, identifying inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation and standardisation across GL, AP, Fixed Assets, Projects, and Reporting.* Support the **replacement of the Group’s finance system** (currently Oracle EBS), including requirements gathering, RFP coordination, testing, and implementation activities.* Ensure that all finance processes and systems documentation meet **BEIS and internal control standards**, supporting regulatory and audit readiness.* Partner with Finance leadership and IT to design and embed **future-state processes** that drive consistency, control, and operational excellence.* Work with external vendors and implementation partners to align functional requirements with system configuration and data migration.* Track progress, risks, and deliverables for the system replacement project, providing clear reporting to senior stakeholders.* Maintain a strong focus on **data integrity, access control, and system governance** throughout the transition period.* Support preparation for **audit reform and BEIS-related changes**, ensuring compliance and readiness across finance systems and processes.* Promote a culture of **continuous improvement**, ensuring processes are efficient, well-controlled, and effectively documented for future scalability.## **Key Skills and Experience*** Qualified accountant (**ACA/ACCA/CIMA**) with post-qualification experience in **finance systems, process improvement, or change management**.* Strong understanding of **core finance processes** and internal controls, with the ability to translate business requirements into system and process solutions.* Demonstrated experience with **finance system replacement or upgrade projects**, ideally involving Oracle EBS or a similar ERP platform.* Knowledge of **BEIS-related reporting requirements** and audit reform desirable.* Skilled in **process mapping and documentation**, with a structured and analytical approach.* Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working collaboratively across Finance, IT, and external partners.* Strong project management capability and ability to deliver to tight deadlines.* Proactive, hands-on, and detail-oriented, with a focus on delivering practical and lasting improvements.CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.CMC Markets is one of the world’s first ever fin-tech companies and was launched in 1989 to break down the barriers of financial trading and make trading accessible to everyone.Our mission is to use our award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and unparalleled client service to empower millions of people to have the best trading experience out there. Our clients can trade on thousands of instruments using the best technology, supported by sophisticated charting, competitive pricing and automated execution. We're trusted by investors globally, but also by banks, brokers, funds and trading desks though our top-tier liquidity institutional offering, enabling these businesses to expand into new markets and increase revenue potential. We were recently listed on the FTSE250, and our business continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to invest in our technology and our people.
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