Finance Systems Manager (SAP S/4 HANA)

ROLE: Finance Systems Manager (SAP S/4 HANA)

CONTRACT: Permanent

LOCATION: Dublin

Barden is delighted to be working with a large, established Irish organisation in Dublin as they look to hire a Finance Systems Manager. This is a senior role where Finance and technology meet. You will shape how a complex Finance function uses its systems, data, and new technology over the next several years.

You will lead the Finance Systems and Master Data teams and own the Finance systems roadmap. You will work closely with Finance leadership, IT, and Enterprise Architecture to decide where SAP S/4HANA, analytics, automation, and AI can make the biggest difference.

“We want someone who understands Finance as well as they understand systems. This person will set the direction for our Finance technology, make sure every change earns its place, and build a team that can carry that forward.” Hiring Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Shape and deliver a multi-year Finance systems and digital roadmap.
• Own governance and prioritisation of SAP S/4HANA change.
• Oversee Power BI, Azure, SAP Access Control/GRC, and future cloud analytics.
• Turn emerging technology, including AI and automation, into practical Finance use cases.
• Lead Finance data governance, setting standards for clean, reliable master data.
• Lead and develop the Finance Systems and Master Data teams.

ABOUT THE PERSON

• Qualified accountant with at least 7 years’ PQE, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience of SAP S/4HANA in a Finance setting.
• Strong grasp of Finance systems across accounting, consolidation, planning, and reporting.
• Experience building a systems roadmap and governing a portfolio of technology change.
• Able to explain technical matters in clear business language and build strong business cases.
• Confident with senior stakeholders, technology partners, and implementation partners.

OTHER DETAILS

• Dublin City Centre, hybrid, with at least two days a week in the office.
• Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, Finance Operations.
• Permanent role with a competitive package and strong benefits.

If you are a Finance professional who loves the systems side and wants to shape what comes next, apply through the link or contact Catherine Drysdale (catherine.drysdale@barden.ie) for a confidential conversation.