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System Accounting Lead

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
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London, Greater London, England, GBR
Senior level
Lead design and delivery of finance system solutions for LC&FR, translating accounting requirements into system configuration, data flows and integrations. Oversee implementation, testing, defect resolution, and maintenance of finance business rules. Drive automation, data quality and controls while liaising between Finance, Technology and external vendors.
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Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. 

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The role:

The Life Cost & Financial Reporting (LC&FR) programme is a multi-year transformation initiative designed to modernise and simplify the Life Finance operating model. The programme will deliver improvements to financial reporting processes, systems and controls, reducing reliance on manual processes and external contractors while strengthening the control environment. 

The programme supports the broader Life business strategy and Finance transformation agenda by enhancing the quality, timeliness and efficiency of reporting across IFRS and regulatory requirements. It will also improve integration between Finance, Actuarial and Systems functions, enabling scalable and sustainable support for business growth. 

 

Lead the design and delivery of finance system solutions supporting LC&FR, ensuring alignment between accounting requirements and system architecture. 

Key responsibilities 

  • Own the end-to-end finance systems design for LC&FR (e.g., ledger, sub-ledger, consolidation, reporting layers) 

  • Responsible for maintenance of certain finance system business rules  

  • Translate accounting and reporting requirements into system solutions 

  • Lead system configuration design, data flows and integration requirements 

  • Oversee system implementation, testing strategy and defect resolution 

  • Drive improvements in automation, data quality and control environment 

  • Act as key liaison between Finance, Technology and external vendors 

Experience & skills 

  • Strong experience in finance systems (e.g. Oracle, Tagetik or similar) 

  • Deep understanding of finance data flows and reporting architectures 

  • Experience delivering system implementations or transformations 

  • Strong stakeholder management and leadership experience 

  • Ability to bridge accounting and technology effectively 

Role Level: Manager / Expert

Recruiter: Hollie Doran

Close Date: 3rd July 2026

Location: Kildean, Edinburgh

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

  • As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.

  • Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.  

  • Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.

  • Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options - for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. 

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]

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M&G London, England Office

10 Fenchurch Avenue, London, United Kingdom, EC3M 5AG

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