Finance Digital Transformation Manager

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW’s Finance & Corporate Services Division is recruiting for the position of ‘Finance Digital Transformation Manager’ on a full time, permanent basis, to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.

The purpose of the role is to facilitate IR’s journey to a digital-first reality, optimising IRW finance processes, enhancing data integration and reporting capabilities, and ensuring the successful implementation and adoption of the ERP system across IR.

The successful candidate must have:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, or similar role, with a solid understanding of financial operations and processes.
• Proven experience in implementing, configuring, or supporting Unit4 ERP in a multi-entity, multi-currency environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of finance modules within Unit4 ERP, such as general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, fixed assets, Integration and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to finance digital transformation initiatives, including process reengineering, automation, and systems integration.
• Professional certifications in finance, project management, or digital transformation (e.g., Lean Six Sigma, Digital Transformation Certified Professional) are a plus.
• Demonstrated track record in leading and managing digital transformation initiatives, preferably within the finance domain.
• Proficiency in digital tools and technologies such as Unit4 ERP system, data analytics, robotic process automation (RPA), and financial planning software.
• Proven experience and knowledge in databases in particular database query language and interrogation techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, risk management, and accounting principles.
• Proven knowledge and experience in any of the areas is desirable:

a. Systems development, testing and implementation

b. Financial Systems Integration

c. Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

d. Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Experience of budget for project activities, monitor and report on financial activities and undertaken appropriate analysis.
• Experience of contributing to the development of the team and help meet goals.
• Experience to gather and analyse complex information and draw decisions on well written reports.
• Proven experience to communicate confidently in a wide range of situations.
• Proven experience to exercise judgment and take decisions on unexpected problems.

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If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit: 

https://www.islamic-relief.org/work-with-us/what-we-offer/

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on or around the 25th Aug 2025.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer