Finance Systems Administrator (4314)

Wade Macdonald; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance

Professional study support

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting a Finance Systems Administrator for a Reading-based role. You will own day-to-day administration of finance systems (BlackLine and Tagetik), drive system improvements and manage large financial datasets in partnership with the finance team.

The role suits a proactive, organized candidate with advanced Excel skills and a keen interest in expanding their technical knowledge across finance systems within a supportive, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Group finance experience and strong analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel capabilities with data handling.
• Exposure to BlackLine or Tagetik is advantageous.
• Proactive, organised and eager to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day administration of finance systems including BlackLine and Tagetik.
• Support external systems consultants on projects and improvements.
• Maintain finance system processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze large volumes of financial data to support reporting.
• Support group finance activities such as reporting, reconciliations, data management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve functionality.
• Become a key contact for internal users and troubleshoot system queries.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Tools

BlackLine

Tagetik

Job description

About the Client

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.