Finance Business Systems Analyst
Finance Business Systems Analyst
We are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. Operating within a complex production environment, they combine skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques to deliver high-quality products to customers worldwide.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Finance Business Systems Analyst to support and enhance the systems, reporting, and processes that underpin their operations, this role is located in Wroxham, Norfolk.
As a Finance Business Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting and developing the systems that drive business performance across multiple departments. Reporting to the Data & Reporting Analyst, this role sits within the Finance function while working closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Projects, and other operational teams.
With a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), you will be responsible for improving business processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring users maximise the value of the organisation's business systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining ERP expertise, business process improvement, reporting, and user support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a hybrid role, with employees expected to work three days per week from the office and two days per week from home.
Key Responsibilities of Finance Business Systems Analyst
ERP System Support & Development
Act as the primary business support contact for Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
Work with users across departments to improve ERP usage and business processes
Assist with system configuration, testing, upgrades, and enhancements
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy
Support integrations between Navision and other business systems
Provide day-to-day support to users across the business, ensuring systems continue to meet operational requirements
Develop, maintain, and improve reports using ERP data, Power Query, SQL, and reporting tools
Create operational and financial reports for departments across the business
Support management reporting and KPI development
Produce and maintain production reporting to provide visibility of manufacturing progress, labour performance, and key operational metrics
Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and usability
Assist departments in extracting, analysing, and interpreting data to support decision-making
Work closely with Production teams to support the effective use of ERP systems throughout the manufacturing process
Provide support and administration for production job cards, ensuring accurate capture and reporting of labour and production activity
Support the ongoing development of systems and reporting to improve visibility of operational performance and efficiency
Build strong working relationships with Finance, Production, Purchasing, Projects, Engineering, and other departments
Gather and document business requirements for system and reporting improvements
Troubleshoot day-to-day systems and reporting issues
Deliver user training and ongoing support where required
Review existing processes and recommend improvements through better use of systems, automation, and digital solutions
Support the implementation of new systems, modules, and business improvement initiatives
Maintain system documentation, procedures, and reporting standards
Experience & Skills of Finance Business Systems Analyst
Possess strong finance and accounting knowledge, including balance sheet, P&L, double-entry accounting, stock and inventory processes, and core ERP financial workflows
Have previous experience working as a Business Systems Analyst, ERP Analyst, or in a similar role
Have significant experience supporting, developing, and administering ERP systems, with strong Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) experience essential
Have experience creating reports using SQL and/or Power Query
Demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes across finance, manufacturing, and operations
Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or digital transformation projects
Understanding of financial and operational reporting requirements
Qualifications of Finance Business Systems Analyst
Relevant qualification in Business Systems, Information Technology, Finance, or equivalent experience
**Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.**
We are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business with a reputation for quality, innovation, and engineering excellence. Operating within a complex production environment, they combine skilled craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques to deliver high-quality products to customers worldwide.
As part of their continued growth, they are seeking a Finance Business Systems Analyst to support and enhance the systems, reporting, and processes that underpin their operations, this role is located in Wroxham, Norfolk.
As a Finance Business Systems Analyst, you will play a key role in supporting and developing the systems that drive business performance across multiple departments. Reporting to the Data & Reporting Analyst, this role sits within the Finance function while working closely with Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Projects, and other operational teams.
With a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision), you will be responsible for improving business processes, enhancing reporting capabilities, maintaining system integrity, and ensuring users maximise the value of the organisation's business systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining ERP expertise, business process improvement, reporting, and user support within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
This is a hybrid role, with employees expected to work three days per week from the office and two days per week from home.
Key Responsibilities of Finance Business Systems Analyst
ERP System Support & Development
Act as the primary business support contact for Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)
Work with users across departments to improve ERP usage and business processes
Assist with system configuration, testing, upgrades, and enhancements
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve data accuracy
Support integrations between Navision and other business systems
Provide day-to-day support to users across the business, ensuring systems continue to meet operational requirements
Develop, maintain, and improve reports using ERP data, Power Query, SQL, and reporting tools
Create operational and financial reports for departments across the business
Support management reporting and KPI development
Produce and maintain production reporting to provide visibility of manufacturing progress, labour performance, and key operational metrics
Ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and usability
Assist departments in extracting, analysing, and interpreting data to support decision-making
Work closely with Production teams to support the effective use of ERP systems throughout the manufacturing process
Provide support and administration for production job cards, ensuring accurate capture and reporting of labour and production activity
Support the ongoing development of systems and reporting to improve visibility of operational performance and efficiency
Build strong working relationships with Finance, Production, Purchasing, Projects, Engineering, and other departments
Gather and document business requirements for system and reporting improvements
Troubleshoot day-to-day systems and reporting issues
Deliver user training and ongoing support where required
Review existing processes and recommend improvements through better use of systems, automation, and digital solutions
Support the implementation of new systems, modules, and business improvement initiatives
Maintain system documentation, procedures, and reporting standards
Experience & Skills of Finance Business Systems Analyst
Possess strong finance and accounting knowledge, including balance sheet, P&L, double-entry accounting, stock and inventory processes, and core ERP financial workflows
Have previous experience working as a Business Systems Analyst, ERP Analyst, or in a similar role
Have significant experience supporting, developing, and administering ERP systems, with strong Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision) experience essential
Have experience creating reports using SQL and/or Power Query
Demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes across finance, manufacturing, and operations
Have excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Experience within manufacturing, engineering, or project-based environments
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or digital transformation projects
Understanding of financial and operational reporting requirements
Qualifications of Finance Business Systems Analyst
Relevant qualification in Business Systems, Information Technology, Finance, or equivalent experience
**Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.**