Finance systems Analyst

Fairmont Recruitment Technology; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Contribution to digital transformation initiatives

Job summary

A professional services organisation is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to enhance finance systems and processes. The successful candidate will support digital transformation initiatives and ensure reliable systems. Key responsibilities include acting as SME for finance queries, managing system enhancements, writing SQL queries, and collaborating on projects. Ideal candidates would have experience with finance systems in the legal sector, strong SQL skills, and a detail-oriented approach. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with finance systems in the legal sector.
• Familiarity with practice management systems like Elite 3E.
• Strong SQL skills (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS).

Responsibilities

• Support finance-focused digital transformation projects.
• Act as SME for finance system queries.
• Gather and define business requirements for system changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Finance systems knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

SQL reporting

Compliance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

DevOps tools

Practice management systems

Job description

A professional services organisation is looking for a Finance Systems Analyst to support and enhance its finance systems and processes. This role will play a key part in delivering digital transformation initiatives and ensuring finance operations are supported by accurate, reliable, and compliant systems.

The Role

Acting as a subject matter expert for finance operations, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to identify improvements and deliver system enhancements across finance platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting finance-focused digital transformation projects
• Acting as SME and second-line support for finance system queries
• Gathering and defining business requirements for system changes and enhancements
• Collaborating with development teams to design, test, and deliver solutions
• Managing user acceptance testing and producing test plans
• Writing SQL queries for reporting and analysis
• Maintaining and improving existing systems, processes, and workflows
• Liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners

About You

You’ll be analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across both technical and business teams.

Experience in:

• Finance systems within the legal sector (including cashiering and collections)
• Practice management systems (e.g. Elite 3E or similar)
• Microsoft SQL Server (SSRS, SSIS, SSAS)
• Supporting or delivering system improvements and change initiatives
• Working with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements
• SRA regulations and compliance
• Experience with DevOps tools
• Exposure to project delivery or change environments
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or complex finance environments

Package & Working

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to contribute to large‑scale digital transformation initiatives