Finance Operations Senior Analyst

Fitch Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information services provider in Manchester is seeking a Finance Operations Senior Analyst to manage the Sales Contract process. The ideal candidate will have experience in contract management and proficiency in Salesforce and SAP. This role requires excellent organizational skills and collaboration across various teams. A hybrid work environment is offered with a focus on learning and employee well-being.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Environment

Culture of Learning & Mobility

Retirement planning

Healthcare offerings

Supportive Parenting Policies

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management within a finance or sales support environment.
• Strong proficiency in using Salesforce and SAP for contract tracking.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the Sales Contract process.
• Maintain and update contract records in Salesforce and SAP.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Legal teams.

Skills

Contract management experience

Proficient in Salesforce

Proficient in SAP

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

Job description

Overview

Fitch Group is a global financial information services provider delivering vital credit and risk insights, robust data, and dynamic tools to champion more efficient, transparent financial markets. With over 100 years of experience and colleagues in over 30 countries, Fitch Group’s culture of credibility, independence, and transparency is embedded throughout its structure, including Fitch Ratings and Fitch Solutions. Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.

Fitch Group’s Sales Operations Team is seeking a Finance Operations Senior Analyst based out of our Manchester office.

The Finance Operations Senior Analyst plays a critical role within our Finance function by managing the end-to-end Sales Contract process for Fitch Learning. You will ensure that all contracts comply with Fitch’s financial standards, maintain accurate records in Salesforce and SAP, and support coding and overall contract management to align with business practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct interaction with senior sales, finance, and operational teams ensuring broad visibility.
• A dynamic, cross-functional role that bridges Contract Management with key financial practices.
• Exposure to innovative contract and financial systems, contributing to process improvements.
• A collaborative culture that values clear communication, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Manage and oversee the Sales Contract process, ensuring contracts meet Fitch’s financial practices and standards.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of our business lines.
• Maintain and update contract records in Salesforce and SAP, guaranteeing correct coding and compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure contracts are accurately structured and executed.
• Provide regular reporting and analysis of contract data to support business insights and decision making.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to optimize contract management practices.

You May Be a Good Fit If

• Experience in contract management within a finance or sales support environment.
• Strong proficiency in using Salesforce and SAP for contract tracking and financial coding.
• In-depth knowledge of sales contract processes and the financial practices that underpin them.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to work effectively across teams, ensuring consistency and compliance in contracts.

What Would Make You Stand Out

• Prior experience integrating contract management systems with financial applications.
• Demonstrated success in streamlining and improving contract processes.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively address compliance issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and drive process improvements independently.
• Good technology skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Why Choose Fitch

• Hybrid Work Environment: 3 days a week in office required based on your line of business and location
• A Culture of Learning & Mobility: Dedicated trainings, leadership development and mentorship programs designed to ensure that your time at Fitch will be a continuous learning opportunity
• Investing in Your Future: Retirement planning, financial wellness and tuition reimbursement programs that empower you to achieve your short and long-term goals
• Promoting Health & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare offerings that prioritize a healthy body & mind
• Supportive Parenting Policies: Family-first policies, including a generous global parental leave plan, designed to help you balance career and family life effectively
• Dedication to Giving Back: Paid volunteer days and support for community engagement initiatives

For more information, please visit our websites: Fitch Ratings: FitchRatings.com, Fitch Solutions: FitchSolutions.com, Fitch Learning: FitchLearning.com

Fitch is committed to providing global securities markets with objective, timely, independent, and forward-looking credit opinions. To protect Fitch’s credibility and reputation, our employees must take every precaution to avoid conflicts of interests or any appearance of a conflict of interest. Should you be successful in the recruitment process at Fitch Ratings you will be asked to declare any securities holdings and other potential conflicts prior to commencing employment. If you, or your immediate family, have any holdings that may conflict with your work responsibilities, you may be asked to divest yourself of them before beginning work.

Fitch Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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