Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting in London

Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry.

Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

What will you contribute?

You will be a key leader within our revenue accounting team, responsible for ensuring that customer contracts are accounted for accurately under IFRS 15 and that revenue is reported reliably and on time.

Leading a team of 3–5 professionals, you will own a significant portion of the operational revenue accounting cycle — from reviewing contracts and applying the correct accounting treatment, through to revenue schedules, reconciliations, and reporting.

You will combine technical revenue expertise with strong operational execution, keeping the close running smoothly while raising the quality and efficiency of how the work gets done.

As a hands‑on people leader, you will develop your team, partner closely with the Director, and play an active role in the process improvements that help the function scale with the business.

Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Review customer contracts and determine the appropriate revenue recognition treatment under IFRS15, documenting conclusions clearly and to an audit‑ready standard.
• Operationalize accounting treatments by setting up and maintaining accurate revenue schedules in the ERP system.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue close for your area, delivering accurate and timely revenue, accrued income, and deferred income balances.
• Perform and review revenue contract reconciliations, supporting the move toward a more frequent reconciliation cadence.
• Manage and develop a team of 3–5 professionals, setting clear priorities, reviewing their work, and supporting their growth.
• Support the work of outsourced contractors and third‑party project resources within your area, ensuring quality and consistency of output.
• Support the revenue, accrued income, and deferred income elements of the full company audit and relevant statutory audits, preparing supporting schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Contribute to process improvement and transformation initiatives, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls, increase automation, and improve efficiency.
• Partner with the Director of Revenue Accounting on technical matters, reporting deliverables, and the ongoing maturity of the function.
• Required Experience
• Demonstrated progressive experience in corporate accounting.
• Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualified accountant designation.
• Strong experience in revenue recognition, with solid working knowledge of IFRS15.
• Hands‑on experience in operational revenue accounting, including revenue schedules, reconciliations, and the monthly/quarterly/annual reporting cycle.
• Experience managing and developing a small team.
• Experience supporting external audits, including statutory audits.
• Exposure to process improvement and a mindset for strengthening and scaling accounting processes.
• Experience using Oracle Net Suite ERP is a nice to have.
• Experience using Blackline for account reconciliations is a nice to have.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members, auditors, and senior stakeholders.

Benefits

• Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities.
• Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
• Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
• Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
• Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
• Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In,
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—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.

• Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
• Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
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