Stuart Surr

Application Manager @Bibby Financial Services

Manchester, GB

As Application Manager at BFS, I oversee the Treasury Management System and contract management systems supporting Asset Finance, Marine Finance, and FX. I also manage a range of peripheral applications that contribute to operational efficiency and compliance across these business areas.I maintain and evolve system roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business priorities and regulatory requirements. I act as the primary contact for stakeholders across departments, facilitating workshops, roadmap reviews, and regular engagement to ensure responsiveness and value delivery.My role includes managing vendor relationships, coordinating service reviews, and supporting contract renewals. I monitor system costs against budget and identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement. I also lead and support system upgrades, migrations, and compliance initiatives—ensuring governance, documentation, and audit readiness are embedded in all processes.I work closely with technical teams and business stakeholders to support integrated systems and ensure smooth delivery of change. I promote a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing, using tools and data to streamline processes, improve reporting, and enhance service delivery.Key achievements include:Delivering a structured roadmap and governance framework for systems across multiple business lines.Leading successful migrations and supporting major go-lives.Acting as Test Manager for a replatforming project, producing test strategies and managing execution.Driving compliance improvements and digital tool rollouts to enhance efficiency and user experience.

Université Blaise Pascal (Clermont-II) - Clermont-Ferrand

International Business and French (Diploma), International Business

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Bachelor’s Degree, BA (Hons) Economics with International Year Abroad