Finance Systems Projects Manager in London

Join us, be part of more. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your role: We're creating a new Finance Energy Projects Manager role within the Finance Systems team to lead the delivery, automation and evolution of finance data, products and reporting across BG Energy. This is a high-impact position with real influence: you'll shape a newly created role, work closely with senior stakeholders, and drive major finance transformation initiatives. You'll operate with significant autonomy, owning complex finance systems projects end to end and acting as a senior delivery lead and product owner for finance data and insight. Working across Finance, Operations, DTS and external partners, you'll design solutions that protect financial integrity, support accurate billing and improve customer outcomes. This role suits someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, makes sound judgement calls, and blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You'll join a skilled, supportive team and play a meaningful part in improving the experience we deliver to customers.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Finance Systems Product Ownership

• Own finance systems data models, reporting products and improvement roadmaps
• Identify opportunities to enhance data quality, controls, automation and insight
• Partner with Finance, Operations, DTS and suppliers to shape requirements, define outcomes and design tactical/strategic solutions
• Translate business needs into clear, prioritised backlog items
• Balance risk, regulatory needs and business value when sequencing work
• Validate data outputs, including testing, reconciliations and financial controls
• Ensure finance data and insights are presented clearly for non-finance audiences

• Lead multiple finance systems initiatives, managing scope, dependencies and risks
• Break down complex problems into structured delivery plans
• Provide direction to engineers and analysts on outcomes, timelines and quality
• Manage delivery across internal teams and suppliers, holding contributors to account
• Track progress, resolve issues and provide concise updates to senior stakeholders
• Ensure solutions are embedded effectively and benefits realised

• Work confidently across data and systems, understanding structures, flows and opportunities
• Use coding skills to interrogate datasets, investigate anomalies and validate financial outcomes
• Assess data reliability, controls and financial integrity risks
• Champion strong data quality, documentation and governance practices

• Build trusted relationships with senior finance and operational stakeholders
• Act as the accountable owner for assigned initiatives
• Translate between finance, technology and operational perspectives
• Influence through analysis, clarity and communication
• Foster collaborative working across finance systems and wider teams

Here's what we're looking for:

• Essential

• Significant experience working in or alongside finance teams and finance systems
• Experience with complex, high-volume billing systems
• Proven track record delivering complex projects or change in regulated or large-scale environments
• Strong understanding of data, reporting, analytics and financial controls
• Coding proficiency (e.g. SQL, Python) for data interrogation and issue investigation
• Ability to turn ambiguous requirements into structured delivery outcomes
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Confident communicator who builds credibility with senior stakeholders

• Experience in the energy sector
• Finance qualification or equivalent experience in financial systems
• Experience with modern data platforms and cloud technologies
• Exposure to agile, product-led or iterative delivery models

Behaviours & Ways of Working:

• Takes ownership and makes sound judgement calls
• Delivery-focused with a strong bias for action
• Curious, adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to create clarity for others
• Collaborative, pragmatic and outcomes-driven
• Willing to contribute hands-on where needed
• Supports, mentors and develops colleagues

Why should you apply? We're not a perfect place - but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.