Finance Systems Analyst

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to support and enhance our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations platform, working with Finance, IT and business stakeholders to improve processes and data quality across our global organisation.

You will provide functional support for D365 F&O, manage incidents, drive process improvements, governance and training across regional finance teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified professional accounting designation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) or part-qualified.
• Degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems or equivalent.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience with ERP implementations, system testing, change management activities and user support.
• Strong understanding of core Finance processes: Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills across Finance, IT and business teams.
• Experience within a manufacturing and/or multi-entity global organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide functional support for D365 F&O Finance processes, resolving system, process and data-related issues
• Act as a key point of contact for Finance system queries, working with IT and external partners to manage incidents and service requests
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and system utilisation
• Support finance master data governance, data quality initiatives and compliance with audit requirements
• Assist with system enhancements, upgrades and testing activities, ensuring successful change adoption
• Deliver user training, maintain process documentation and support global Finance teams through system changes and rollouts

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to support and enhance our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) platform. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Finance, IT and business stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen data quality and controls, and ensure our finance systems continue to drive business value across our global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide functional support for D365 F&O Finance processes, resolving system, process and data-related issues
• Act as a key point of contact for Finance system queries, working with IT and external partners to manage incidents and service requests
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and system utilisation.
• Support finance master data governance, data quality initiatives and compliance with audit requirements
• Assist with system enhancements, upgrades and testing activities, ensuring successful change adoption
• Deliver user training, maintain process documentation and support global Finance teams through system changes and rollouts

You will play a key role in our ongoing global transformation programme, helping to shape and optimise finance processes while working with teams across multiple regions. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your finance and systems expertise in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) – qualified or part qualified.
• Degree in Finance, Business, Information Systems or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O) or a comparable ERP system.
• Experience of ERP implementations, system testing, change management activities and user support.
• Strong understanding of core Finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash.
• Experience investigating and resolving system, process and data-related issues.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of master data governance, financial controls and process standardisation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across Finance, IT and business teams.
• Experience within a manufacturing and/or multi-entity global organisation.