Finance Systems Analyst

Somerset-Council-1; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council’s Finance and Procurement team is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to develop and improve the council's finance and ERP systems. You will work closely with Finance, ICT, and suppliers to deliver system changes, enhancements and data reporting.

This role sits within the Building Better Finance programme, enabling you to drive improvements in financial management, procurement and reporting across the organisation, with a focus on reliability, security and effective system design.

Qualifications

• Experience developing Power BI reports and dashboards for Finance/HR functions.
• Experience supporting/configuring/administrating complex finance or ERP systems.
• Strong ability to analyse business requirements and translate them into practical system solutions.
• Experience investigating and resolving complex system issues and implementing system changes.
• Knowledge of finance systems, financial controls, accounting processes and reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and data reporting skills with clear communication of technical information.

Responsibilities

• Develop reporting solutions and use data analysis to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Help maintain strong financial controls, data accuracy, governance and compliance through effective system design.
• Analyse business processes and requirements to identify opportunities for system improvements and automation.
• Configure, maintain and develop finance systems, workflows, reporting tools and related applications.
• Lead and support the functional delivery of system changes, upgrades, testing and implementation activities.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support to system users and stakeholders across the Council.

Skills

Power BI reporting

ERP systems

Requirements analysis

System troubleshooting

Financial controls

Data reporting

Education

AAT Level 4

Job description

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Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract: This is a fixed term contract for two years

Are you passionate about using technology to improve financial services and business processes?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Somerset Council's Finance and Procurement team, where you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing the systems that support financial management, procurement, payments and reporting across the organisation.

This role sits within the Building Better Finance programme, giving you the opportunity to contribute to a major transformation initiative and help deliver lasting improvements across the Council.

About the Role

As a Finance Systems Analyst, you will provide specialist support, development and continuous improvement for the Council's finance and ERP systems. Working closely with Finance, ICT, service teams and suppliers, you'll help deliver system enhancements, improve processes and ensure critical systems remain reliable, secure and effective.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Develop reporting solutions and use data analysis to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Help maintain strong financial controls, data accuracy, governance and compliance through effective system design and management.
• Analyse business processes and requirements to identify opportunities for system improvements and automation.
• Configure, maintain and develop finance systems, workflows, reporting tools and related applications.
• Lead and support the functional delivery of system changes, upgrades, testing and implementation activities.
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support to system users and stakeholders across the Council.

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering Power BI reports and dashboards for Finance and HR functions, including working with large, complex datasets and multiple data sources.
• Experience supporting, configuring or administering complex finance or ERP systems.
• Strong experience analysing business requirements and translating them into practical system solutions.
• Experience investigating and resolving complex system issues and implementing system changes.
• Knowledge of finance systems, financial controls, accounting processes and reporting requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and data reporting skills, with the ability to communicate technical information clearly to a range of audiences.
• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent finance or business systems qualification) or equivalent relevant experience, with evidence of continuing professional development.

Why Join Us?

At Somerset Council, we're a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England's most beautiful counties, it's a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK's most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.
• This role offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
• There will be a requirement to travel to Somerset Council offices and other locations across the county for meetings and business needs.
• If you currently work for Somerset Council and would like to consider this as a secondment opportunity, please speak to your manager before applying via our internal SuccessFactors careers page.
• Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Matthew Cook (Principal Accountant - Groups & Reporting) on [e-mail]

We believe diversity makes us stronger and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, whose unique perspectives help us better serve the people of Somerset.