Location
London
Hours
Full Time
Salary
Negotiable
About the Role
At Burberry, creativity opens spaces and drives our purpose to unlock imagination and push boundaries. We are seeking a Finance Systems Senior Manager to lead the team responsible for the systems, data structures and reporting capabilities central to Burberry’s Group Finance operation. You will oversee the development and operational support of consolidation, forecasting, close and access-management platforms, while shaping the future finance systems landscape. Working collaboratively across Finance, IT and the wider business, you will protect data integrity, strengthen controls and enable accurate, effective decision-making. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, thoughtful leadership and continuous improvement within a global luxury business.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Finance Systems team, setting clear priorities and fostering an environment for high performance. Own the effective operation of consolidation, actuals, forecasting and budgeting systems to ensure reliable financial reporting cycles. Guide finance systems projects, regulatory developments, upgrades, testing and new platform implementations in partnership with Finance and IT. Maintain strong financial data, access and control frameworks across SAP, BPC, Ariba, Cadency and relevant banking platforms. Oversee period-end scheduling, reporting tools and dashboards to align outputs with organisational and management-reporting needs. Improve finance systems processes by resolving data-feed issues and promoting consistent, controlled practices. Partner closely with Commercial Procurement, IT, Digital Commerce Finance teams and the PMO. Manage direct and indirect reports to optimise performance and support their development as individuals and as a team.
Experience
- Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent international qualification.
- Practical experience with SAP and BPC environments, including consolidation, reporting, period-end close and access management.
- Experience supporting finance systems within an international listed organisation or similarly complex, regulated environment.
- Familiarity with Tableau, Ariba or Cadency is beneficial but not required across all platforms.
About You
An effective communicator able to explain technical subjects clearly, build trusted relationships and offer constructive challenge. A collaborative leader who balances operational delivery, control requirements and long-term improvement priorities.
Qualifications
Professionally qualified accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
Burberry




















