Finance Systems Analyst

The Francis Crick Institute Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Francis Crick Institute Limited is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to develop, support and continuously improve the finance systems that underpin our financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Systems Lead, you will work with Finance, People Systems, IT and ERP teams, with Workday Financials at the heart of the role and exposure to Adaptive Planning and Power BI.

You will own day-to-day systems issues, deliver enhancements, support upgrades, and help shape the longer-term roadmap while

Qualifications

• Strong finance background and systems experience.
• Experience with Workday Financials or equivalent ERP system.
• Proven project management within a finance/tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support finance systems projects and implementations.
• Manage configurations, processes, reporting, security and data.
• Support day-to-day administration of Workday Financials and related systems.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive system enhancements and roadmap development.
• Collaborate with Finance, IT and external partners to implement solutions.

Skills

Finance systems

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Independent work

Education

Workday qualifications

Tools

Workday Financials

ERP/accounting system

Job description

Reporting to:

Matt Williams, Finance Systems Lead

Contract term:

This is a 12-18-month fixed term contract position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Working Pattern:

Monday-Friday; 9.00am-5.15pm – Hybrid 3 days per week in the office

Salary for this Role:

From £49,370 with benefits, subject to skills and experience

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Analyst to help develop, support and continuously improve the systems that underpin Finance at the Crick.

Reporting to the Finance Systems Lead, you will work with the Finance Functional Leads and collaborate closely with People Systems, IT and ERP teams. Workday Financials will be at the heart of the role, alongside systems including Adaptive Planning, Worktribe, Power BI and Excel. Whilst you might not have experience with Workday, you must have experience with an equivalent finance system.

You will take ownership of day-to-day systems issues, troubleshoot complex problems and deliver system enhancements and projects that improve how our teams work. You will also help shape the longer-term development of our finance systems roadmap.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines a strong finance background with systems expertise, project management experience and a passion for making processes work better.

What you will be doing

• Leading and supporting finance systems projects, enhancements and implementations.
• Managing system configuration, business processes, reporting, security and standing data.
• Supporting the day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of Workday Financials.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system, integration and user issues.
• Supporting testing for upgrades, integrations and systems changes.
• Working with Finance teams to improve processes, documentation and user guidance.
• Providing training and support to Finance colleagues and the wider Crick community.
• Collaborating across Finance, People Systems, IT and external system partners to deliver effective solutions.
• A strong finance background, gained through professional qualification, part-qualification or equivalent practical experience. *
• Current experience administering an ERP/accounting system, such as Workday Financials.. *
• Strong experience managing projects within a finance systems or technology environment.
• Experience configuring and supporting business processes, reporting, security and system governance. *
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex systems issues. *
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of priorities.
• Recognised Workday Financials qualifications.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or other financial planning and reporting technologies.

About Working at the Crick

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We arebold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We areopen. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We arecollegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. Weare aDisability Confident: Committedemployer andwant to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and sowe'llmake reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.