Financial Systems Manager

We’re looking for a Finance Systems Manager with experience in Oracle Fusion Financials to join our group finance team here at N Brown. This role supports our Finance Domain, leading on the development and maintenance of our finance systems, creation of reports and the analysis of data.

What will you do as an Finance Systems Manager at N Brown?

• Provide report writing support to the wider finance team using OTBI and BI Publisher.
• Ensure inbound and outbound interfaces are monitored and errors addressed.
• Evaluate and develop new ways of working and business process changes to fulfil the department’s aim of continuous business improvement.
• Help with the development of new interfaces to improve efficiency.
• Provide first line system support to the Finance team as well as training to ensure all systems are utilised to their maximum potential.
• Ensure colleague access to all systems is appropriate.
• Ensure all Master Data is accurate.
• Jointly responsible for the triage of all general system queries raised by the wider finance team and ensuring a timely resolution.
• Ensure system configuration is optimised for the business processes in operation.
• Management responsibility for the Finance Systems Analyst, providing training, leadership and development.
• Represent finance systems in projects and change activities, proactively ensuring systems are used to their full potential.
• Provide administration support and help address queries with the following systems:  Bottomline (BACS processing intermediary) Concur (Employee expense payments) IBM Planning and Analytics (Data analysis and reporting tool) HSBC Direct (Banking services) BACS Payment Services
• Liaise with the IT department to ensure all systems used by Finance are maintained and updated appropriately.
• Explore opportunities to use all current systems in the most effective way possible to remove areas of friction and look for opportunities to introduce new systems to improve efficiency in a cost effective manner.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in.. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!