FP&A System Implementation Manager

AJ Bell is recruiting an FP&A Systems Project Manager on a 6-month fixed-term contract to lead the successful implementation of a new FP&A system that will enhance reporting capabilities and support AJ Bell’s strategic growth. This role is key to transforming our FP&A processes, improving efficiency through automation, and maintaining financial integrity as we continue to scale.

We’re looking for a proactive project leader with a proven track record of finance system implementations to partner with our FP&A team and drive this critical change project from start to finish.

What does the job involve?

• Leading the FP&A system implementation project from the business case through to UAT and user adoption.
• Replace the business’s legacy FP&A processes with efficient, strongly controlled processes that can handle the complexities of the business and meet its future needs.
• Production and agreement of project scope and optimised project plans and responsibility for leading and managing the project team to these plans
• Establish and maintain effective and trusted relationships with internal Finance and project stakeholders and external 3rd party suppliers
• Regular reporting on project status to sponsors, stakeholders and executive management
• Identification and management of project risks, issues and dependencies, plus assessment of consumer outcome risks posed by the project

What you'll have

• Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) (desirable)
• Proven track record of finance system implementations, ideally in a Systems Accountant role
• Strong project management skills, with experience delivering complex projects
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail and the ambition to challenge conventions
• Experience using systems and automation to drive efficiencies and improve controls
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across teams and external suppliers
• Ability to work pragmatically and escalate risks through appropriate channels when necessary
• Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform, systems migrations, and regulated environments (desirable)

About us

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 542,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £86.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures.

Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company.

Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,450 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.

Our perks and benefits

• Competitive starting salary depending on experience
• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
• Private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Death in service scheme
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Parking at Exchange Quay (subject to availability)
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent development programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code
• Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

Hybrid working

At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you’ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.