Finance Systems Manager

Job Title: Finance Systems Manager\\n\\nLocation: Hybrid working from Manchester or Peterborough\\n\\nCompany: Markerstudy Insurance Group\\n\\nReports to: Head of Finance Transformation\\n\\nJob Summary:\\n\\nWe are seeking a skilled Finance Systems Manager to oversee and optimise our financial systems within a fast-paced UK insurance brokerage. The Finance Systems Manager is responsible for managing, optimising, and supporting Sage Intacct and related financial systems within a UK insurance business. This role ensures that finance technology supports regulatory compliance, improves operational efficiency, and enhances reporting capabilities.

The role requires strong collaboration with Finance, IT, and external vendors to drive system enhancements and automation.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\nSystem Management & Optimisation:\\n\\nAdminister and maintain Sage Intacct as the core financial system, ensuring data integrity, security, and best practices.\\n\\t\\nMaintain and enhance chart of accounts, workflows, and financial processes within Sage Intacct.\\n\\t\\nSupport the optimisation of Proactis and Invoice Capture for procurement and accounts payable workflows.\\n\\t\\nSupport the enhancement of financial close and reporting processes using FloQast and Fluence.\\n\\t\\nIdentify and implement system enhancements to streamline financial reporting, automation, and integration with other finance and insurance systems.\\n\\t\\nWork closely with Finance and IT teams to troubleshoot system issues, implement system upgrades, and optimise performance.\\n\\nIntegration & Automation:\\n\\nDrive automation and efficiency across finance processes by leveraging system capabilities.\\n\\t\\nDevelop and maintain system workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools.\\n\\t\\nEnsure compliance with regulatory and financial reporting requirements.\\n\\nFinance Process & Regulatory Support:\\n\\nSupport month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.\\n\\t\\nEnsure financial systems align with IFRS accounting standards, and FCA reporting requirements.\\n\\t\\nAssist in the integration of Sage Intacct with other finance and insurance platforms.\\n\\nProject Management & Implementation:\\n\\nLead Sage Intacct and Proactis implementations, upgrades, and system integration projects within the business.\\n\\t\\nGather business requirements from finance teams to configure system improvements.\\n\\t\\nManage data migrations, testing, and validation during system upgrades or rollout to acquired businesses.\\n\\nUser Support & Training:\\n\\nProvide system training and support to finance and operational teams on functionality and best practices.\\n\\t\\nDevelop user guides, documentation, and process workflows to ensure effective system use.\\n\\t\\nAct as the first point of contact for troubleshooting user issues and liaising with Sage support.\\n\\nStakeholder & Vendor Management:\\n\\nWork closely with IT, Finance, and external vendors to ensure system performance and alignment with business needs.\\n\\t\\nManage relationships with Sage Intacct consultants and third-party service providers for system enhancements and support.\\n\\t\\nStay up to date with Sage Intacct developments, UK insurance finance trends, and best practices.\\n\\nKey Skills & Competencies:\\n\\nStrong knowledge of Sage Intacct, including reporting, automation, and integrations.\\n\\t\\nUnderstanding of UK insurance finance processes and FCA compliance (desirable).\\n\\t\\nExperience in financial systems implementation, process automation, and integrations.\\n\\t\\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data accuracy and reconciliation.\\n\\t\\nProject management skills to drive system improvements and finance transformation initiatives.\\n\\t\\nAbility to communicate effectively with finance teams, IT, and external vendors.\\n\\t\\nExperience in training and supporting finance system users.\\n\\nQualifications & Experience:\\n\\nProven experience as a Finance Systems Manager, Systems Accountant, or similar role in the UK insurance or financial services sector.\\n\\t\\nStrong expertise in Sage Intacct, with knowledge of configuration, reporting, and integrations.\\n\\t\\nExperience managing Proactis, Invoice Capture, FloQast, Fluence, GTreasury, Anaplan, and Webexpenses is also desirable.\\n\\t\\nProfessional finance qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or IT certifications related to financial systems are beneficial.\\n\\t\\nStrong knowledge of financial operations and financial controls.\\n\\t\\nExcellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, process-improvement mindset.\\n\\t\\nStrong stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users.\\n\\nWork Environment & Expectations:\\n\\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\\n\\t\\nFlexible/hybrid working options.\\n\\t\\nWill require occasional travel for system implementations, vendor meetings, or industry events.\\n\\t\\nCareer development opportunities in a growing and technology-driven finance team.\\n\\t\\nExposure to leading finance technologies and process automation initiatives.\\n\\t\\nFast-paced environment requiring proactive problem-solving and adaptability.\\n\\nAbout Markerstudy Group\\n\\nWe’re one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurance providers, responsible for:\\n\\nInsuring 5% of private cars, 20% of commercial vehicles, and 30% of motorcycles in the UK.\\n\\t\\nManaging a total premium portfolio of ~£1.2 billion.\\n\\t\\nPowering pricing for household brands including Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Halifax, Saga, Lloyds Bank, O2, and the AA.\\n\\nIf you are a finance systems expert looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the financial technology landscape within a dynamic insurance brokerage, we’d love to hear from you!\\n\\nMarkerstudy Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees