Summary

Job introduction

This is a high-impact role for a finance professional who enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and insight to complex systems and processes. As Finance Systems Improvement Lead, you'll sit at the heart of finance transformation, shaping how our systems support accurate reporting, strong controls, and confident decision-making.

You'll work across Finance Systems, Financial Reporting, and operational teams to embed consistent ways of working, improve data quality, and ensure our finance systems truly enable the business - making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys turning complexity into simplicity and driving lasting improvement.

Please note that the advertised salary reflects rates effective from 1 April 2026 and will apply only to candidates whose start date is on or after this date.

What you'll do

As the Finance Systems Improvement Lead, you will act as the strategic bridge between Finance Systems, Financial Reporting, and Operational Finance teams. You will ensure that finance systems and reporting processes operate as a single, aligned ecosystem, delivering accurate, timely, and trusted financial information.

You'll take ownership of documenting and standardising finance system processes (particularly D365/MyFinance), aligning them with reporting requirements, and embedding new ways of working across teams as structures evolve.

Your work will strengthen financial controls, improve data quality, and support a more efficient and insight-driven finance function.

How you'll do it

• Document and standardise end-to-end Finance Systems processes, including workflows, data flows, controls, and integrations

• Produce clear SOPs and user guidance to support consistent and effective system adoption

• Align finance system processes with reporting cycles, ensuring a smooth and reliable month-end close

• Identify system-related risks and reporting issues, recommending and implementing practical solutions

• Support teams in embedding new ways of working, providing coaching and guidance on system use and best practice

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance, accuracy, and efficiency

• Work collaboratively with Finance Systems, Reporting, Analytics, and Transformation teams to ensure system changes are understood and embedded

• Act as a trusted advisor to finance and operational stakeholders on system-related processes and improvements

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain clear SOPs, workflow diagrams, and system guidance documentation.
• Ensure finance system processes align with internal controls, audit standards, and data governance expectations.
• Support the onboarding of teams into new structures, roles, and responsibilities.
• Lead small improvement initiatives to strengthen financial controls and reporting reliability.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships across Finance Systems, Reporting, Transformation, and Operational Finance.
• Ensure compliance with all Notting Hill Genesis policies, financial regulations, and health and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.

Essential:

• Fully qualified accountant with strong finance systems knowledge (e.g. D365, MyFinance; Power BI advantageous)

• Proven experience in designing, documenting, and embedding system-led finance processes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues in data flows and reporting structures

• Experience delivering finance process improvements and simplifying system-driven workflows

• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management skills

• Ability to translate complex system processes into clear, practical guidance

What's in it for you?

Once you join us, you'll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You'll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential.

Benefits include:

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary

All about us

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees.

For more information on what we do and what makes us different please visit:https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/

We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments.

To find out more about our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion please visit: https://group.nhg.org.uk/careers/diversity-is-our-strength/

Selection Process

Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 12 April 2026.  

Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment  

Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview  

Please apply for this role online. If you are not able to apply online or if you have any reasonable adjustment requirements arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our hiring team via .  

NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.