Overview
Finance Manager Jobs in London Area, United Kingdom at Merlin Entertainments
Title: Finance Manager
Company: Merlin Entertainments
Location: London Area, United Kingdom
Finance Platforms Manager | Hybrid | London
Join us at Merlin Entertainments as we transform the future of digital guest experiences across our iconic global attractions.
The Finance Platforms Manager is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, management, and optimisation of finance systems at Merlin Entertainments. This role ensures that all finance platforms support the company’s business objectives, comply with regulatory requirements, and drive operational excellence. Managing a team of six Finance Platforms Systems Analysts, including three Senior Analysts, the Finance Platforms Manager will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver innovative solutions and maintain seamless system performance.
Experience and Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or a related field.
Minimum 8–10 years of experience in finance systems management, with a proven record of leading teams and delivering projects.
Experience with finance platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise systems is essential.
Strong knowledge of financial processes, regulatory requirements, and system governance.
Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent are advantageous.
Skills and Competencies:
Leadership: Ability to inspire and manage a diverse team effectively.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of finance systems and their integration within a global organisation.
Project Management: Proficiency Skilled in delivering complex projects, with proficiency in project management methodologies.
Communication. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Interview Process:
Recruiter Call
Interview with Hiring Manager
Interview with further team
Our recruitment process typically takes around 4-5weeks, but we’re always happy to work around your availability. You’ll have the opportunity to be supported by our external recruitment partner at different stages along the way.
Benefits
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 28 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
At Merlin Entertainments, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Diversity and inclusion are central to how we work — we celebrate individuality and strive to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and identities, including age, ethnicity, gender, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, family or parental status, religion, and veteran status.
Finance Platforms Manager | Hybrid | London
