Finance Systems and Projects Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated individual in our busy Finance Systems and Projects team.
A career with IFGL will give you the opportunity to join a successful and fast growing company based in the Isle of Man. With assets of US$27bn and around 600 staff employed worldwide, IFGL is one of the largest employers in the Isle of Man and represents a great opportunity for candidates looking to further their career in financial services.
Reporting to the Finance Systems & Projects Technical Specialist, this position’s primary focus is assisting in the delivery of Business as Usual functions as well as project work aligned to Group strategy.
The main duties for the role holder will include:
Daily support to the finance function to ensure user access, chart of accounts updates and general system queries are dealt with.
Take a lead in the administration of the Group Purchase order system ensuring set-up and authorisation hierarchies are maintained as well as looking at process improvements.
Support of the bespoke Finance Data Warehouse solution.
Taking responsibility for projects both finance specific as well as group wide. Contributing to requirements gathering, development, testing and implementation where required.
Build efficiencies by reviewing existing processes and systems to provide recommendations for change across the finance function.
Take a pro-active role in the implementation/upgrades of accounts systems, controls and procedures.
Provide support for the reconciliation of System control accounts. Review and analyse the results, liaising with various internal stakeholders and take the necessary corrective action if required.
To ensure that this role is carried out to the desired level, the successful candidate will need the following skills and experience:
Have a minimum of 5 years’ previous experience within a Financial Services company. Knowledge of the policy life cycle is desirable.
Experience of using and administering finance systems and accounting packages as well as financial reconciliation systems.
High level of analytical & numerical skills with the ability to work with and interpret large volumes of data.
A good working knowledge of MS Office and in particular Excel.
Basic knowledge of databases and SQL Server Management Services would be beneficial.
Ability to establish good working relationships with colleagues as well as internal and external Stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Good organisational and problem solving skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
If you, or you know someone who is interested in applying for this position, please forward your current CV with a covering letter to careers@ifg-ltd.com
We encourage and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds because we embrace diversity and inclusivity within our business.
The closing date for this vacancy will be 5 August 2025.