Lead IT Applications Software Engineer – Finance Systems

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🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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IRIS Software Group

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☁️ SaaS

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👥 HR Tech

💰 Private Equity Round on 2018-05

SaaS • B2B • HR Tech

IRIS Software Group is a UK-based technology company that provides integrated cloud software and managed services for accountancy, payroll, HR, education and related professional services. Its product portfolio includes cloud accountancy systems (IRIS Elements, IRIS Accountancy Suite, IRIS KashFlow), payroll and payroll bureau software (Staffology, IRIS Payroll Professional), HR systems (IRIS Cascade, Staffology HR), education products for schools and trusts (iSAMS, IRIS ParentMail, financials and MIS tools), plus hosting, outsourcing and managed services for accountants and payroll providers. IRIS sells primarily to businesses, accountancy firms, schools and trusts and emphasises AI-enabled productivity, hosted/SaaS delivery, practice management, and outsourced service offerings.

📋 Description

• Act as the internal technical owner for finance applications, particularly FP&A • Direct vendors and system integrators through implementation and ongoing maintenance, including scope, design review, UAT, and go-live • Quality-assure vendor and system integrator work and own delivery outcomes • Prefer configuration over customisation and challenge Finance stakeholders to adjust processes where appropriate • Ensure effective transition from system integration to business-as-usual, including continued improvement, development, and support • Design, develop, configure, and integrate finance applications, including integrations with NetSuite as the ERP hub • Use APIs, data models, and process automation for system integrations • Partner with Finance stakeholders to turn requirements into technical designs and working solutions • Create and maintain comprehensive development and customisation documentation • Provide security, data protection, and technical guidance on finance-application development, integration patterns, and delivery best practices • Stay current on finance-application platforms and recommend improvements • Partner with Finance, the NetSuite platform team, and other systems teams

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years building and integrating business applications, with finance-domain exposure such as FP&A, ERP, billing, or similar • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related subject is preferred • Experience working in a finance-systems landscape that includes an ERP (NetSuite or similar) is desirable • Hands-on experience developing and integrating business or finance applications, including APIs, data models, SQL or equivalent, and middleware or similar integration tools • Understanding of configuration versus customisation, and experience keeping packaged products within configuration boundaries • Experience implementing, maintaining, or technically overseeing a commercial FP&A product is highly desirable, such as Anaplan, OneStream, Pigment, or NetSuite Planning and Budgeting • Experience overseeing a vendor or system integrator implementation of a purchased finance application • Working knowledge of development and IT service management practices, including change management, service requests, and incident and problem management • Working knowledge of access management, IT controls, and compliance frameworks such as SOC, SOX, and GDPR • Working knowledge of Jira and Confluence • Experience working with or managing system integrators or implementation partners • Excellent documentation skills • Experience working in Agile teams • Experience providing technical guidance and mentoring on development best practices • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, stakeholder engagement, and expectation management • Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and maintain organisation and prioritisation in a fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Continuous learning and career development opportunities • Culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual • Well-being, inclusion and development commitment • Reasonable adjustments and accommodations during the hiring process • Great Place to Work® certified employer

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