Finance Test Manager in Edinburgh

Role Purpose: The Finance Test Manager is responsible for defining and implementing the testing strategy and ensuring the quality and compliance of Finance systems and processes impacted by change activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, strategies, and frameworks for Finance systems, ensuring alignment with the firm‐wide Change Handbook.
• Coordinate with project managers and business stakeholders to define test scope, objectives and deliverables.
• Lead the execution of functional, regression and performance testing for Finance‐related systems.
• Manage and oversee the testing team to ensure adherence to testing timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts and ensure effectiveness of automated testing efforts.
• Create, maintain and disseminate comprehensive test evidence.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and other business units to understand testing requirements and ensure alignment.
• Facilitate communication between the testing team, development team and business units to resolve testing issues.
• Organise and lead stakeholder meetings to discuss test progress, challenges and resolutions.
• Identify potential risks, develop mitigation strategies, monitor and report progress.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Establish metrics and KPIs to measure effectiveness and efficiency of testing activities.
• Conduct post‐implementation reviews to assess success and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in testing, QA or a related role within the Financial Services sector.
• Proven track record managing testing activities for large‐scale Finance projects.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies, tools and processes.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in test‐management and automated testing tools.
• Knowledge of UK Financial regulations and compliance requirements.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking – develop and implement long‐term testing strategies for Finance systems.
• Problem‐Solving – strong analytical skills to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
• Adaptability – adjust to changing project requirements, timeframes and regulatory needs.
• Collaboration – work collaboratively with cross‐functional teams and build strong relationships.
• Attention to Detail – high level of accuracy and precision in all aspects of work.

Work Level: Manager / Expert

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive pension (18% of salary, 13% employer and 5% employee contributions), Share Save, Share Incentive Plan, financial wellbeing support services, 38 days annual leave including bank holidays (with an option to purchase up to 5 extra days), flexible time off, comprehensive parental leave, private healthcare, critical illness cover and life assurance.

Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage diversity, including those with disabilities and returning from military service.