Finance Systems Analyst

Adapro Talent Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering a Milton Keynes based multi-site organisation with their recruitment of a Finance Systems Analyst, on a permanent basis. The Finance Systems Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Finance Systems Project Analyst whilst being part of the FP&A team. The role will be responsible for all aspects of system administrator duties including system security and creation/maintenance of reporting. By being a subject matter expert in all Finance Systems, the role with provide system training for end users and advise on best practice. The role will further extend into providing support on projects within the Finance System Transformation programme. Key duties will include:

• Administration and maintenance of all Finance Software (Xmpro, SUN Cloud, Info Q&A, Proactis)
• Perform weekly/monthly closure on Xmpro. Maintain and manage request for change to master data (new units/mapping of brands)
• Assist the Finance Systems Team with Sun master data updates, including Chart of Accounts, Analysis Codes. Support Sun users with error message resolution. Perform month end system checks (held journals, TB, P&L discrepancies)
• Expert user/SME for all Financial Systems
• Ensure data integrity across all Financial Systems
• Recommend and introduce controls across Finance Systems
• Conducting Finance systems security reviews with Finance Systems Manager and IT
• Report building and maintenance across Finance Systems
• Supporting system changes; implementing upgrades / testing
• Ensure that the Finance Systems are configured to support any changes to finance processes, following best practice.
• Create and maintain Finance system documentation
• Delivery of system training to new starters and relevant business stakeholders
• Prioritise business requirements into firm actions
• Ad hoc business analysis
• Adherence to deadlines; regular reporting deadlines and project deadlines
• Great communication skills; able to communicate effectively to finance and non-finance colleagues

The role will suit someone with a strong finance background who has a genuine interest in understanding how systems can be utilised to drive better business decisions.  Previous experience will cover:

• Management and Statutory accounts.
• Working with Financial Statements - Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow.
• Can build checks into reports to ensure accuracy of numbers.
• Can work from a Summary level statement and drill down to transactional information.
• Understand the importance of system security and how to apply segregation of duties.
• Consistent attention to detail whilst building reports
• Ability to learn quickly and from previous experience.

If you are looking for role that will widen your finance skillset by moving into an analytical systems focused position,, whilst remaining closely connected to finance as well as partnering across business operations, then this may be the one for you! Our Client is offering a Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 + Benefits