Finance Systems Analyst

Irwin Mitchell; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Manchester seeks a Finance Systems Analyst to provide technical support for their Practice Management System, 3e. Responsibilities include SQL expertise, OData integration, and system documentation. The ideal candidate will have strong data governance knowledge and problem-solving skills, and the role offers generous benefits including flexible holidays and health membership.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Generous pension schemes

Volunteering days

Health membership

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of SQL, OData, API querying, and XML schema requirements.
• Strong understanding of data governance and data protection principles.
• Experience with system integrations and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on financial systems, providing guidance.
• Provide expertise in SQL queries for data extraction and ingestion.
• Develop and maintain PowerApps solutions for system functionality.

Skills

SQL

OData

API querying

XML

Microsoft Excel

Technical problem-solving

Data management

Communication

Tools

Crystal Reports

PowerApps

Job description

Your Role

and What You'll Be Doing

As a Finance Systems Analyst, you will provide expert technical support for the organisation's Practice Management System, 3e.

This role focuses on leveraging in-depth knowledge of the database, SQL queries, OData, API querying, and XML generation to support projects and assist various departments in data extraction and ingestion. This role also ensures efficient, robust, and scalable financial processes through technical expertise and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on financial systems, providing technical guidance and support to the Data department, CIO and Finance departments
• Provide expertise in SQL queries to support the Finance, CIO and Data departments in understanding and extracting / ingesting relevant data from / to the financial systems
• Utilise OData and API querying to integrate and retrieve data from systems, ensuring seamless data flow and system interoperability.
• Create and manage XML generation templates for bulk data uploads into the Finance Systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with data standards
• Collaborate with project teams to provide technical expertise on database structure and data extraction / ingestion methods.
• Develop and maintain PowerApps solutions to enhance system functionality and user experience
• Implement and maintain robust data governance practices to ensure data quality, security, and compliance
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for financial systems data models and processes
• Identify and implement technical improvements to enhance system performance and efficiency
• Manage and maintain system printer templates for document generation, using Crystal Reports and / or 3e Templates, ensuring the templates are accurate, efficient, and meet business requirements
• Facilitate the understanding of finance operational processes and data extraction / reporting requirements, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between finance and technical teams

About You

• Advanced knowledge of SQL, OData, API querying, and XML schema requirements
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of data governance and data protection principles
• Experience with system integrations and technical troubleshooting
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and data management skills
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You

• 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can ‘buy’ up to 35hrs of extra holiday too.
• Generous and flexible pension schemes.
• Volunteering days – Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid)
• Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services.
• We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements.
• We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024!
• Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.
• Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands : Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.