Head of Finance Systems

**Company Description**
From the fun of Mecca Bingo to the experience of Grosvenor Casinos, from in-person to online, from local to global, players love the experiences our famous brands deliver. This is such an exciting sector to be part of, bringing entertainment to millions in a culture of opportunity and growth.

We are looking for our next **Head of Finance Systems** to join our Group Finance team

You will take full ownership and support the financial systems in the business; ensuring that all business needs are met, advising on ways to improve systems and business processes in a rapidly changing environment and supporting the Financial Systems team with ongoing improvements.
- Own and manage all Financial Systems (including Dynamics, ReconArt, Jedox, Hyperion, Xelix, FloQast, V1, BACS, Data Cubes) and their integrations, ensuring high performance and security.
- Lead the team in triaging and resolving system issues, managing access, and implementing updates and feature releases.
- Partner with Finance and the wider business to maintain, improve, and implement new systems and processes, driving the transformation agenda.
- Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance across all finance systems, including implementation and management of IT General Controls (ITGCs).
- Manage relationships with service providers, overseeing functional, licence, and support requirements.
- Own the incident management process and serve as the primary point of contact for all finance system-related issues.
- Collaborate with the Finance team to deliver reporting requirements and improve existing systems and processes.
- Liaise with auditors and support timely delivery of audit evidence during year-end audits.

**Please no agencies.**
**Qualifications**
- Strong knowledge of Finance systems. Having been part of an Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations implementation of and managed the system once live is a must.
- Highly experienced in Dynamics 365 is critical, with a desire to learn how to support ISV’s noted above. Ability to prioritise and problem solve and make recommendations for process improvements and automation as required
- Experience with Controllership, FP&A, Purchase to Pay, Record to Report, Consolidation, HR information/systems, middleware, tax and project management & accounting is key
- Good experience in educating stakeholders regarding finance related processes and how they translate to wider business impacts.
- Able to act as a project manager to develop project plans, RAID logs, RACIs and then execute a project across functions.
- Able to identify problems, define the root cause, determine the solution and propose the solution.
- Able to translate technical expertise into solutions and process guidance to implement improvements or address user issues.
- Able to map processes, outlining risks and controls.
- Experience in managing system budgets and exercising cost containment/ cost reduction
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing system and technology, a good general IT background is advantageous
- Knowledge of SQL, Synapse, Power BI, Data Warehouses, Data Cubes, XL Cubed, Jedox, Excel, Power Automate & Power Apps desirable

**Additional Information**
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Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant, inclusive and fulfilling work environment - so you can #BeYourself

We’ll also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities, leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work, win and grow with us.

Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.

From pensions to bonus schemes, and private medical insurance to life insurance - we've got you covered.
- _Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out what’s in place in your location._

We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made, please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.