Finance Business Analyst & System Controls

-Finance Business Analyst & System Controls

-Growing Financial Services Business

-Finance Systems Focus

-Hybrid

-£70,000 - £80,000

Fidarsi are delighted to be partnering with this growing Financial Services business based in the City of London, in helping to find a Finance Business Analyst & System Controls to assist on a number of Finance Technology based projects. As the business grows they are looking to enhance and upgrade their Finance Systems suite and are looking for someone with a good track record of Finance and Technology to help them do so.

The role is responsible for supporting process improvements, system optimizations, and data analysis within the accounting function. This role requires strong accounting knowledge and analytical skills to help streamline operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and contribute to ongoing finance transformation initiatives in a regulated, fast-paced financial services environment. The position will support the Finance (Accounting) team by enabling improvements that strengthen processes, improve system efficiency, and enhance overall reporting quality. The Business Analyst & System Controls is responsible to design, implement, and maintain effective system controls across finance software systems, ensuring data integrity, strong governance, and alignment with internal control frameworks

Reporting into the Finance Director, and working closely with the Financial Controller and Head of FP&A, key responsibilities will include:

-Collaborate closely with the accounting team to analyse existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement and automation.

-Develop and implement process enhancements using Excel automation tools, including advanced formulas, macros, and VBA, or by leveraging existing platforms such as NetSuite.

-Support finance system upgrades and enhancements (e.g., ERP integrations, automation tools), including participation in user acceptance testing (UAT) and preparation of related documentation.

-Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute to the design and implementation of streamlined, scalable, and automated solutions.

-Work cross-functionally with stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient data flow across systems and processes.

-Define and maintain system control requirements across finance systems.

-Implement access controls, segregation of duties, and approval workflows.

-Ensure data integrity, audit trails, and control effectiveness.

-Identify and remediate system control gaps.

-Support control testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and audits.

Required Qualifications:

-circa 5+ years of experience in a finance related systems analyst / finance systems related role.

-Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (preferably IFRS).

-Strong proficiency in Excel and experience working with large financial datasets

-Familiarity with ERP systems (such as NetSuite) and general ledger functionality.

-Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

-Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

-Knowledge of SQL / Power BI / Tableau, or other reporting tools is a must have.

You will be / have:

-Part-qualified, fully qualified accountant or QBE Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)

-Prior experience in a regulated or financial services environment (ideally)

-Exposure to automation tools, data analytics, or process improvement methodologies.

-1 Months notice max