Finance Systems Analyst - 12 Month FTC

Ampa Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst on a 12-month FTC. The role involves collaborating with teams to analyze business requirements, ensuring seamless financial data exchange, and enhancing financial reporting capabilities. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of finance operations, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server. This position supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to equal opportunities

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of finance operations and systems.
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting systems within the legal sector.
• Ability to translate business needs into functional specifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to gather and document business requirements.
• Assist in the transfer of required financial data.
• Conduct thorough testing including user acceptance testing.

Skills

Deep understanding of finance operations

Strong understanding of finance systems

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft SQL

Experience with Aderant legal software

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

SSRS

SSIS

Aderant legal software

Job description

Finance Systems Analyst - 12 Month FTC

Department: Ampa Group Services - Chief Information Office - Applications & Development - Finance Systems Delivery - 9311

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Flexible

Reporting To: Dawn Hawley

Description

Finance Systems Analyst

Location: We have a blended work to your diary approach where we flex where, when and how we work with attendance at our hubs when required.

This role is a 12 month FTC and is to support the delivery and implementation of a new Azure-hosted technical solution that will transform how our internal debt recovery team operates in line with our product roadmap.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse business requirements, Finance configuration and processes for the new debt solution.

Ensure seamless finance data exchange between the new solution and existing Finance systems.

Play a vital role in enhancing financial reporting capability, improving data integrity.

This role is critical in ensuring the successful transition to the new solution, optimising Finance workflows, improving data accuracy and delivering a user friendly solution for finance teams.

What you will be doing

Business Requirements Analysis:

• Collaborate with finance, business and IT teams to gather and document detailed business requirements
• Identify key reporting needs, data requirements and process workflows

Data Migration and Transition Support:

• Assist in the transfer of any required financial data to and from the new application
• Ensure data is accurately mapped and transferred
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in financial data

Documentation and process flow:

• Document finance system configurations, data models and report structures to provide clear, comprehensive references for both current and future use
• Maintain detailed records of processes, flows and decisions made throughout the project for clarity and knowledge sharing

Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Conduct thorough testing including user acceptance testing, system integration testing and data validation to ensure the new solution meets business requirements and is free from errors
• Collaborate with other technical teams to resolve issues, ensuring the system functions smoothly and as expected

Training and Knowledge Sharing:

• Share knowledge, system expertise and documentation to upskill other Finance Systems team members and build long-term capability within the finance systems function
• Post implementation support
• Provide post-implementation support to address any system issues and ensure continuous improvement
• Collect feedback from users to identify opportunities for further improvements to the system

What you will need

• Deep understanding of finance operations and systems
• Strong understanding of finance systems, server and database structures
• Knowledge and understanding of financial processes and accounting rules
• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting systems gained within the legal sector
• Proficiency in Microsoft SQL server and related products (SSRS, SSIS)
• Experience with Aderant legal software an advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate business needs into functional specifications
• Ability to identify and develop solutions to enhance and maintain IT/Finance services
• Pro-active in seeking out tasks and efficient execution thereof
• Ability to deal with difficult or demanding situations
• An ability to work within, and contribute to structured frameworks controlling change
• A high degree of drive, self-motivation and enthusiasm, including a willingness to work flexible hours as the role demands
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Excellent written, verbal communication and negotiating skills, including the ability to share knowledge appropriately and to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• A commitment to delivering excellent levels of service to internal and external clients at all times

Benefits, Agile Working and Additional information

We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work.

We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences and we’re keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it.

We have the following hubs across the UK: Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Sheffield, Solihull, Stratford upon Avon and in the South East; Brighton, Chichester, Crawley, East Grinstead, Eastbourne, Lewes, Peacehaven, Seaford, Storrington, Southampton & Tunbridge Wells.

Equal opportunities
Ampa Group is a committed equal opportunities employer. We seek to attract, develop and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. We value and respect individuality and encourage a culture within our business where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths and experiences. Everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, regardless of their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

Please be aware, for some vacancies, where we receive high numbers of applications we may need to bring the close date forward.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken, confirmation of employment will be subject to a variety of checks which will be carried out once an offer of employment is accepted. Details of the checks can be found.