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Senior Application Engineer - Finance Systems

The Portfolio Group
Posted 20 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester M17 1DJ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This senior role, reporting to the Associate Director of Data & Systems Engineering, focuses on managing and modernizing core finance and HR systems as part of a digital transformation program.
  • Candidates should have proven experience with finance systems in large international organizations and deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and system integrations.
  • The position requires a hands-on approach to development and troubleshooting, alongside excellent communication skills for collaboration with senior leadership.
  • The company is looking for someone with a minimum of 5 years of experience and offers a competitive salary of $100,000 to $120,000 per year.
  • This pivotal role will guide the transition to fully cloud-based, SaaS-driven operations within two years, shaping the digital landscape for global finance operations.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Associate Director of Data & Systems Engineering, this senior role sits at the heart of a multi-year digital transformation programme. You'll take the lead in managing, modernising, and integrating our core finance and HR systems, working closely with our in-house Development and Data teams, alongside key stakeholders, and third-party vendors across our international operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the technical operation and performance of key Finance and HR applications.
  • Design and implement solutions, integrations, and data pipelines using the Microsoft stack.
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders and internal teams to define requirements, drive transformation, and ensure system integrity.
  • Provide technical leadership in systems architecture, integration, and future-state strategy.
  • Troubleshoot, optimise, and maintain legacy systems while managing technical debt.
  • Work with infrastructure and data engineering teams to support associated databases and servers.

Your Background

We're looking for a strong technical leader with:

  • Proven experience working with finance systems and stakeholders in large international organisations.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft technologies and system integrations.
  • A hands-on approach to development, troubleshooting, and modernising legacy systems.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with senior leadership.
  • Familiarity with cloud migration strategies and SaaS adoption.

Current Environment Includes:

  • Dimensions v2 (Finance system on MS SQL Server)
  • FocalPoint (Purchase approvals & workflow)
  • Orbis Task Centre (Scheduling & report generation using Crystal Reports)
  • Access Document Management (ADM)
  • People XD (HR and payroll)
  • Access aCloud (Expenses platform)
  • Direct debit integrations with banking systems

The Challenge

You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, the company is embarking on a journey to fully cloud-based, SaaS-driven operations within two years. This role is central to shaping that future, providing technical guidance, selecting vendors, and helping define the digital landscape for our global finance operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

You'll be working with key leaders across the business, including:

  • Group CTO & CFO
  • Director of Group Finance
  • Associate Director - Group Credit
  • Group Financial Controller
  • Head of IT Service Delivery
  • Head of Infrastructure

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity to drive lasting change in a dynamic, high-growth business. If you're ready to take ownership of critical systems, shape strategy, and make an impact at scale, we want to hear from you.

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