Finance Systems Manager

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Manager to join the Group Finance Function on a permanent basis. The role will report to the Head of Financial Systems and Data Governance and will be the gatekeeper of the Group consolidation system.This role is open to candidates based in Aberdeen, with hybrid working arrangements available.#LI-hybridThe RoleThis role owns the metadata and master data structures, the integrations to source systems, the consolidation logic and the security model, and is accountable for the integrity of the data flowing through the system into Group reporting. Working with Finance, the commercial business and IT, the role maintains a platform that collects data accurately first time, applies changes consistently, and delivers one version of the truth. It leads a small systems team and is a principal contact for the OneStream implementation through build, go-live and into business as usual.Acting as the subject matter expert, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, governance and control environment of the platform, making key decisions on system configuration, master data, security, validation controls and reporting structures. You will also collaborate with external implementation partners and software vendors to support system enhancements and ongoing performance.Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world.Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally. For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.What we can offerMeaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transitionFlexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangementsCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voiceCompetitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the marketFlexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyleCommitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interestsGlobal connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Skills & ExperienceAt Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Expected:Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)OneStream administration experienceExperience gained in a plc or a large, complex organisation with multiple entities and reporting structuresExperience designing or architecting data models and global master dataExperience taking the lead on a workstream or leading a small teamExperience applying technical accounting and reporting requirements within financial consolidation and reporting systemsStrong Excel and modelling skillsDesirable:Experience of a full system implementation from design through to go-livePower BI development and SQL data warehouse experienceExperience of Oracle FCCS or another EPM platformPersonal attributes:Strong focus on data integrity, controls and governanceUser-focused mindset with the ability to balance business and system requirementsCollaborative approach, with a passion for sharing knowledge and developing othersHighly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneouslyConfident communicator, able to engage effectively with both finance and technical stakeholdersStrong problem-solving, planning and attention-to-detail skills, with experience working across global teams and partnersOwning the integration to source data, including configuration and consistency of mapping, driving improved efficiency in data collection and a right-first-time approachUnderstanding, designing and optimising consolidation system logic for accuracy and efficiency in the Group role, and ensuring adequate validation controls and procedures are in placeEnsuring standardisation and consistency of data collection across all the business Owning and controlling system security set-up and its ongoing maintenanceImplementing augmented system governance and control processes ready for go-live, consulting stakeholders on required blackout periods and process interdependenciesOwning the core Group, Region and business report inventory (cube views), ensuring changes and updates are applied consistently, and delivery is standardised to give one version of the truthMaintaining a focus on the challenges faced by system users, finding solutions that make accurate and efficient data collection the priority, and sharing knowledge to upskill othersLeading, developing and managing the performance of the Systems Coordinator and the Systems AccountantWorking with Group to develop and maintain system alignment to the ultimate Group consolidation, maximising automated integration to reduce workloadMaintaining business continuity, system documentation and contingency procedures for the Group consolidation system, including backup, recovery and alternative processing arrangementsCoordinating system testing, release management and user acceptance testing for new functionality, upgrades, patches and process improvements, ensuring changes are implemented in a controlled mannerFull timePosting Date: 2026-09-17