Finance Systems Accountant in Coventry

Finance Systems Accountant

Step into a high-impact role at the heart of a growing charity’s finance function based at Head Office. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this opportunity is ideal for an ambitious, career-focused finance professional ready to take ownership of a critical transformation project.

As Finance Systems Accountant, you will lead the selection and implementation of a new ERP system, acting as the Finance lead to ensure the solution meets all organisational, regulatory and reporting requirements. You’ll play a key role in strengthening financial controls and streamlining processes across the organisation.

Working closely with Procurement, IT and Project Management teams, you will drive delivery from a Finance perspective, ensuring business needs are clearly defined and fully realised. This is a chance to shape core financial infrastructure, influence strategic outcomes, and make a meaningful contribution within a purpose-driven organisation.

The ideal candidate is analytical and detail-focused, with a strong commitment to data quality and the ability to manage change effectively. They work collaboratively across teams to deliver a robust, compliant, and efficient finance system aligned with long-term organisational goals.

Location: Binley, Coventry (Office / Hybrid)

Job type: Fixed Term (18 Months)

Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week

Salary: £55,000 per annum

Benefits

• Flexitime and hybrid working model (subject to criteria)
• Enhanced contributory Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Option to purchase or sell additional annual leave
• Attendance reward
• Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
• Life Assurance
• Free Gym Membership (within location)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key Responsibilities

ERP Procurement & Implementation

• Lead the full lifecycle of a new Finance ERP system, from requirements definition to delivery.
• Act as the main Finance contact for the implementation partner and contribute to governance, planning and risk management to ensure successful rollout.

Finance Processes & Controls

• Review and improve existing processes to strengthen controls, drive efficiency and ensure compliance.
• Embed robust financial governance and audit readiness within the new system.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to gather requirements, manage expectations and ensure Finance needs are clearly understood and delivered.

Reporting, Compliance & Data

• Ensure the system supports all statutory and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee accurate data migration and enable reliable financial and management reporting.

Change, Training & Go-Live Support

• Support change management, user training and adoption.
• Provide hands‑on Finance support through testing, go‑live and post‑implementation review.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of financial processes, controls and reporting requirements.
• Ability to challenge and improve existing processes and controls.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at different levels of the organisation.
• Experience of leading or playing a significant role in Finance system or ERP implementation projects.
• Previous involvement in system procurement exercises or vendor selection processes.

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure where applicable, satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

Closing date: Friday, 8th May 2026. Interview date: TBC.

ExtraCare reserves the right to close this advertisement early.