Finance Systems & AI Automation Specialist

Arqit; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arqit is expanding its Finance Operations Centre in Belfast and seeks a Finance Systems & Automation Specialist to optimise the Group’s financial technology stack. You will own NetSuite ERP admin, lead automation projects and ensure controls and documentation support a scalable, compliant finance function.

The role blends finance and technology, requiring strong process storytelling, cross-functional collaboration and a passion for AI-driven improvements that accelerate close cycles while

Qualifications

• Proven experience administering NetSuite Financials in a finance environment.
• Hands-on experience with Zip/Tipalti or a comparable AP automation platform.
• Experience in a multi-currency environment with FX.
• Genuine interest in AI automation tools applied to finance processes.
• Ability to produce clear, professional process documentation and walkthroughs.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Finance background or accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day administration and optimisation of NetSuite ERP.
• Manage all the finance systems.
• Lead new finance automation and system implementation projects.
• Create and maintain up-to-date SOX walkthrough and system documents and control matrices.
• Identify, scope and implement AI-driven automation across finance workflows.
• Provide first-line systems support and training to the finance team.
• Partner with CFO/Group FC/Head of FP&A on new system rollouts and integrations.
• Monitor system performance and maximise use of automation across finance processes.

Skills

NetSuite Administration

AP Automation

FX / Multi-currency

AI in Finance

Process Documentation

Communication Skills

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Zip/Tipalti

Job description

Arqit is expanding its Finance Operations Centre in Belfast and seeks a Finance Systems & Automation Specialist to optimise the Group’s financial technology stack. You will own NetSuite ERP admin, lead automation projects and ensure controls and documentation support a scalable, compliant finance function.

The role blends finance and technology, requiring strong process storytelling, cross-functional collaboration and a passion for AI-driven improvements that accelerate close cycles while