Group Finance Systems Administrator

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization is seeking a Group Finance Systems Administrator to support systems operations and a key transformation project. This role involves managing financial data flows, addressing system issues, and collaborating with finance teams globally. Ideal candidates should possess strong analytical abilities, finance systems knowledge, and experience with SQL and Excel VBA.Join a dynamic team in a hybrid working environment!

Qualifications

• Solid experience in finance systems support role needed.
• Strong knowledge of financial consolidation and reporting systems required.
• Advanced Excel skills; SQL and VBA essential.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain EPM financial and management reporting tool.
• Troubleshoot data mapping and transformation issues.
• Assist in the development of a new consolidation solution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Tools

SQL

Excel VBA

Python

SAP S/4HANA

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SystemsAccountants

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Group Finance Systems Administrator

Hybrid working - London office

Fixed Term Contract

SystemsAccountants is partnering with a growing FTSE 250 business to recruit a Group Finance Systems Administrator to join their Group Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support both business-as-usual systems operations and a major transformation project to implement a new consolidation system.

About the Role

Reporting to the Group Head of FP&A, you’ll be the go-to expert for managing financial data flows, resolving system issues, supporting reporting tools, and partnering with stakeholders across global finance teams. You’ll also play a vital role in maintaining IFRS 16 lease accounting data, assisting in the development of a new consolidation solution, and supporting the month-end close and budgeting processes.

This is an ideal position for a hands-on EPM / Finance Systems specialist who enjoys improving processes, working with data, and acting as the bridge between finance and IT.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting Systems Support & Development

• Support and maintain the group’s EPM financial and management reporting tool
• Serve as the first point of contact for global finance users, managing issues and escalating to Group IT as needed
• Monitor monthly data flows from local ERP systems to the central reporting cubes
• Troubleshoot and resolve data mapping and transformation issues
• Liaise with Group IT and software vendors to manage incidents and implement fixes

IFRS 16 Lease Accounting

• Support monthly transfer of lease accounting data in Tagetik into OLAP cubes
• Maintain and improve processes for country teams to post adjustments and validate results
• Work with the finance team and vendors to evaluate IFRS 16 treatment in the new consolidation system

New Consolidation System Implementation

• Assist with the system selection, design, and implementation process
• Provide support on data migration, mapping, testing, and parallel run activities
• Work closely with the project team and finance stakeholders to ensure system requirements are met

Technical & Analytical Support

• Use SQL, Excel VBA, and Python scripts to support and transform data integrations (particularly with SAP S/4HANA)
• Manage App-Engine and Import Master Scripts to ensure smooth data movement
• Develop and improve financial reports, dashboards, and automation processes
• Contribute to ongoing enhancements and efficiencies in reporting systems and workflows

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience in a finance systems support role
• Strong knowledge of financial consolidation and reporting systems, such as HFM, Tagetik, OneStream, TM1, Infor d/epm, Cognos Controller
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with SQL and VBA essential, Python desirable
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to work with cross-functional teams
• A self-starter with a keen eye for process improvement and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-currency international environment