Finance Systems Administrator

Wade Macdonald; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is partnering with a Reading-based organisation to recruit a Finance Systems Administrator. You will own finance system processes, support system improvements, and work with specialist systems consultants and the wider finance team.

The role focuses on day-to-day administration of finance systems, including BlackLine and Tagetik, with a clear path to developing technical knowledge and delivering improvements across the finance function in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a group finance environment.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Confidence handling large datasets and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for day-to-day administration of finance systems.
• Working with external systems consultants on projects and improvements.
• Managing and maintaining finance system processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyzing large volumes of financial data to support reporting.
• Supporting group finance activities, including reconciliations and data management.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline processes and improve functionality.
• Becoming the primary contact for internal users of the systems.
• Troubleshooting system queries for the finance team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tools

BlackLine

Tagetik

Job description

Finance Systems Administrator - Reading - £38,000 / £45,000 - Hybrid Working

Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established organisation based in Reading who are looking to grow their expanding team. They’ve built a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to get stuck in, share ideas, and help drive the business forward.

About the Job

This is an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Administrator to play a key role in a finance systems project, working closely with specialist systems consultants and the wider finance team. The position will focus on taking ownership of finance system processes, supporting system improvements and ensuring the effective management of financial data. The role would suit someone who is keen to progress their career within finance, has a natural interest in systems and enjoys problem-solving, learning new processes and developing their technical expertise.

Duties will include:

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of finance systems, including BlackLine and Tagetik.
• Working alongside external systems consultants to support ongoing projects, system development and improvements.
• Managing and maintaining finance system processes to ensure accuracy, consistency and efficiency.
• Handling and analysing large volumes of financial data to support reporting and business requirements.
• Supporting group finance activities, including financial reporting, reconciliations and data management.
• Identifying opportunities to streamline existing processes and improve system functionality.
• Developing a strong understanding of the systems to become a key point of contact for internal users.
• Troubleshooting system queries and supporting the wider finance team with technical and process-related issues.

About the Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have experience within a group finance environment, strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities, with confidence handling large datasets. Exposure to finance systems such as BlackLine or Tagetik would be advantageous. You will be proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of processes, with a genuine interest in learning new systems, developing your technical knowledge and supporting improvements across the finance function.

What You Will Receive in Return

This role offers 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays, an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance. Professional study support is also available to foster continuous learning and career progression. You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced systems specialists, develop valuable technical skills and take ownership of key finance processes within a supportive and collaborative environment.