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Interim Finance Systems Lead (Qualified Accountant) FTC 6 months

Talent Finance Ltd
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Poole, Dorset BH15 3TE, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Finance Systems Lead to manage production systems and reporting processes in Poole.
  • The ideal candidate is ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with proven experience in a similar finance systems or data-focused role.
  • Key responsibilities include enhancing data reporting quality, collaborating with teams for system improvements, and providing user training.
  • The position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a track record of driving continuous improvement.
  • Salary details are not provided, but the role is suited for someone with a significant level of experience in finance systems.

Are you a qualified finance professional with a passion for systems development and data accuracy? We’re seeking a Finance Systems Lead to take ownership of production systems and reporting processes within a dynamic, evolving organisation based in Poole.

This role sits at the intersection of finance, operations, and IT, and is ideal for someone who enjoys streamlining systems, improving data integrity, and supporting continuous improvement across financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and develop production systems that integrate seamlessly with finance processes and organisational needs
  • Collaborate with production and operational teams to deliver and implement system improvements
  • Identify and resolve system issues in partnership with internal teams and IT stakeholders
  • Enhance the quality, consistency, and accuracy of data reporting
  • Support end users and provide training or guidance where needed
  • Produce documentation for current-state systems and business requirements
  • Liaise with external vendors to ensure optimal service and value
  • Ensure transactional and senior finance teams operate efficiently, with a focus on service delivery and improvement

What we are looking for:

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
  • Proven experience in a similar finance systems or data-focused role
  • Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and challenging decisions constructively
  • Excellent communicator and presenter, both written and verbal
  • Collaborative team player with high ethical standards
  • A track record of driving continuous improvement and optimising performance
  • Strong analytical and forecasting skills with excellent attention to detail

Key Competencies:

  • Analytical thinking and confident decision-making
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Strong process optimisation mindset
  • Effective communicator and team collaborator

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in shaping finance systems for a growing business. If you’re looking to combine your accounting expertise with systems thinking and enjoy working across a range of fast paced and evolving teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Talent Finance are committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We review all applicants on equal merit and we do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.