IFS ERP Financial Analyst

Reed Technology; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business is seeking a skilled IFS ERP Financial Analyst to enhance their finance modules and support system improvements. This remote-friendly role offers the chance to work alongside finance and IT teams to streamline processes, driving operational efficiency and contributing to digital transformation initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly working model

Collaboration opportunities across geographies

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with IFS ERP, ideally Apps 10 or Cloud.
• Knowledge of finance-related modules, especially AP and AR.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and systems teams to enhance IFS functionality.
• Analyse and improve financial business processes.
• Provide support and training to business users.

Skills

Experience with IFS ERP

Functional knowledge of finance modules

Workflow analysis

Documentation

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

SQL

IFS Report Designer

Job description

IFS ERP Financial Analyst - Functional
Chelmsford (Remote)
(phone number removed)

We're supporting a leading international business with a requirement for a functional IFS ERP Financial Analyst to join their systems and finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has strong experience with IFS (Apps 10 or Cloud) and a passion for process improvement, finance system optimisation, and cross-functional collaboration.

You'll play a key role in enhancing and supporting the IFS finance modules (AP, AR, GL, Projects), while contributing to system development, change initiatives, and user training. The role is hands-on and collaborative, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with both finance and IT teams to streamline workflows and drive efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with finance, accounting, and systems teams to enhance IFS ERP functionality
• Analyse, document, and improve financial business processes, especially across AP, AR, GL and project accounting
• Configure and troubleshoot posting controls and financial system behaviours
• Support new implementations, upgrades, and patch testing in the IFS environment
• Conduct functional testing and troubleshoot system issues as part of wider change initiatives
• Provide day-to-day support and training to business users across finance-related modules
• Assist in creating and maintaining system documentation, process flows, and user guides
• Work on automation and report development in line with user requirements
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve system-related queries
• Support IFS projects and contribute to wider digital transformation goals
• Participate in occasional domestic and international travel as needed for project delivery or team collaboration

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong hands-on experience with IFS ERP, ideally IFS Apps 10 or IFS Cloud
• Functional knowledge of finance-related modules, especially Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Experience in analysing workflows, supporting end users, and driving ERP-related improvements
• Comfortable working across both business and technical teams to translate requirements into system solutions
• Understanding of SQL and data extraction tools is highly desirable
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment is beneficial
• Excellent documentation, training and communication skills
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a customer-first approach to systems support
• Familiarity with IFS tools such as Query Builder and IFS Report Designer is an advantage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Visio, Project, etc.)

Why you should join our client-

• Join a forward-thinking business with an established ERP landscape and active improvement roadmap
• Get hands-on with IFS at scale while playing a visible role in transformation projects
• Collaborate with high-performing teams across multiple geographies
• Enjoy a remote-friendly working model, with occasional travel for collaboration and project delivery
• Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be a UK or EU national with full rights to work in the UK.

If you have the relevant experience for this role and are interested in discussing this role in more detail, please apply using the link provided