Finance System Analyst

BAE Systems; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Finance System Analyst to lead SAP Business Planning and Consolidation efforts. In this dynamic role, you'll manage system administration, ensure data accuracy, and provide expert support to users. Collaborating across departments, you'll enhance financial reporting processes while contributing to a culture that values diversity and inclusion. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their finance career while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Green Car Scheme

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive

Qualifications

• Proficient IT skills with a good understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Experience with finance systems like SAP BPC or Oracle Hyperion.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead system administrator for SAP BPC, managing user access and data integrations.
• Support continuous improvement by managing system enhancements.

Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Reporting

SAP Business Planning and Consolidation

Communication Skills

Education

Finance Qualifications

Tools

SAP Business Planning and Consolidation

Oracle Hyperion

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description - Finance System Analyst (00126363)

Finance System Analyst - 00126363

Job Title: Finance System Analyst

Location: Samlesbury, Preston, Barrow-in-Furness, Portsmouth or Glasgow. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

What you’ll be doing:

• Act as the lead system administrator for SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC), managing dimension updates, user access, system security, interface processes, and month-end financial data integrations
• Provide expert support and guidance to users of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation, maintaining a dedicated intranet page with up-to-date training materials and user documentation
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance of financial data within SAP Business Planning and Consolidation in line with defined company standards
• Liaise with teams across the business to support integration with related systems and processes
• Support continuous improvement by managing system enhancements and developments through the formal change management process
• Develop and maintain all training materials and process guides to support users in their day-to-day use of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation
• Evaluate the impact of change requests from a system-wide perspective, including data integrity and volume considerations, and carry out system testing as needed
• Work closely with finance teams and other departments such as human resources, business development, and project management to meet evolving reporting and planning needs

Your skills and experiences:

• Proficient IT skills, with a good understanding of data analysis techniques using Microsoft Excel
• Good understanding of financial reporting processes and financial accounting principles
• Experience working with finance systems such as SAP Business Planning and Consolidation or similar tools (e.g. Oracle Hyperion)
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality service, with effective communication and customer-facing skills

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Finance Team:

Join a dynamic and supportive team within the Head Office Finance function, specifically in the Finance Capability Centre. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to contribute to key processes in financial administration and reporting, working with finance systems like SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) and Oracle Hyperion. You’ll be responsible for managing monthly processes, including reconciliations and report writing, as well as providing crucial user support and troubleshooting. While finance qualifications are not essential, we can support you in gaining a finance qualification as you grow in the role. A solid understanding of finance processes and some systems experience will set you up for success. This is a great chance to build on your finance experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, where you'll be able to enhance your skills and progress in your career.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 15th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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GB-SCO-Lanarkshire-Glasgow, GB-ENG-LAN-Preston, GB-ENG-CMA-Barrow-in-Furness, GB-ENG-HAM-Portsmouth