Financial Systems Manager leads the development, implementation, and administration of the organization’s financial systems. Researches financial record-keeping and reporting requirements and ensures that systems are modified to meet these requirements. Being a Financial Systems Manager establishes best practices for financial systems use and ensures that these practices are used throughout the organization. Manages financial systems analysts and trains departmental staff as needed. Additionally, Financial Systems Manager requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to Executive. The Financial Systems Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. To be a Financial Systems Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required.
Financial Systems Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Financial Systems Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and satisfy SAP audit controls and pertinent SOX program requirements;
- Coordinate with Finance users to understand functional requirements to identify and develop solutions;
- Provide expertise in SAP BPC real time consolidation functionality;
- Validate and document configurations, enhancements, development and underlying processes;
- Lead in the development of SAP best practice principles to facilitate change management and end user adoption of new technologies and processes;
- Manage the daily support, maintenance and continuous improvement of SAP environment;
- Update production settings for cost center allocations, profit center allocations, and FX revaluation;
- Support monthly financial close and forecasting processes as well as the annual budget and long range planning cycles;
- Provide input on and oversight of internal processes with respect to SAP master data, hierarchies and reporting.
Requirements:
- Previous systems experience is a plus;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Must have data query and report writing capabilities. SQL skillset would be very helpful;
- CPA or CMA license, or equivalent;
- Experience collaborating cross functionally to implement new systems and tools is preferred;
- Experienced in using the Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project);
- Six Sigma certification;
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology and build on the Financial Systems platform;
- Manage and support the organization for testing all custom reports and programs developed by IT for the Financial Systems Department;
- Highly self motivated, work ethic driven with keen attention to detail and exceptional customer orientation;
- Minimum of 10 years work experience with financial or accounting, preferably in a large SAP installation;
- Experience working for large company and within a matrix organization;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- PMP or other professional project management certification;
- Other duties as assigned.