Functional Analyst - 12 month contract

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Functional Analyst to join their team in Bristol. This role focuses on optimizing the Finance platform, ensuring it meets business needs while maintaining data integrity and security. You'll bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business requirements, providing support and enhancements to enterprise systems. With a collaborative approach, you'll engage with stakeholders, manage change processes, and contribute to the success of the finance operations. If you have a strong background in ERP systems and a passion for technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days paid holiday

Pension contributions

Flexible working options

Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay

ShareSave

Bike to Work

Charity Match

Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale ERP systems.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for Enterprise Systems.
• Deliver system changes and enhancements to improve processes.

Skills

Oracle Fusion

Oracle EBS

Oracle Financials

Agile methodologies

IT support tools

Cloud technologies (AWS, Oracle, Azure)

Tools

ITSM

Project Management tools

Deployment tools

Job description

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Functional Analyst - 12 month contract, Bristol

Client: Unite Students

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a529eece645d

Job Views: 5

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

The Role

The Finance Platform Functional Analyst aims to provide technical guidance and expertise in the support, development, implementation, and optimisation of the Finance platform. This role ensures that the platform is efficient and equipped with the latest features to support finance operations within Unite Students.

The analyst bridges the gap between the technical capabilities of the Finance Platform and business needs, ensuring the platform is set up, customised, and used to maximise its value while maintaining data integrity, security, and compliance. They will also train and become a functional expert in new SaaS technologies as onboarded.

Leading by example, they foster a collaborative environment and work closely with team members and the wider business. The role reports to the Finance Platform Lead and sits within the Business Platforms Team in IT.

What You`ll Be Doing

• Provide 2nd and 3rd level support for Enterprise Systems and related business processes, resolving issues with key users and third-party support.
• Deliver system changes and enhancements to improve processes and tools, including writing and analysing functional requirements and developing solutions.
• Support future Enterprise Systems as they come online.
• Assist in managing the team’s workload to meet priorities.
• Own and improve change management processes aligned with business priorities.
• Log, respond to, and escalate support calls within SLA targets using the ITSM tool.
• Create and maintain system documentation supporting IT and business needs.
• Engage with other functions to identify requirements for new initiatives that improve core systems.
• Develop strong relationships with customers and colleagues through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Manage the UAT process for system changes, coordinating testing scenarios and supporting key users.
• Schedule patches, upgrades, and code releases in line with business priorities and workload.

What We`re Looking for in You

• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, and Oracle Financials.
• Experience supporting large-scale / tier 1 ERP systems.
• Experience delivering IT change and projects.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to liaise with stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Oracle, Azure).
• Ability to work independently and in a team, prioritising tasks effectively.
• Experience using IT support tools (Project Management, ITSM, Deployment).

What You`ll Get in Return

• Annual bonus sharing the company's success.
• 25 days paid holiday.
• Pension contributions with a 1% company match.
• Flexible working options.
• Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay.
• Additional benefits: ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, discounts, and more.