Interim Systems Analyst

Rutherford Cross; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutherford Cross seeks an Interim Systems Analyst for a 3-month contract in Edinburgh to lead finance process improvements and the rollout of purchase order workflows. The role bridges finance operations, system functionality and stakeholder engagement, delivering automated, efficient processes and stronger financial controls.

You will collaborate with budget holders and operational teams to enhance financial visibility and capacity, while supporting the continued rollout of the new finance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation, or Finance Change role.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A proactive, resilient approach with the ability to drive change in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance finance processes.
• Support the completion of a purchase order rollout programme.
• Improve cost visibility, budgetary control and approval workflows.
• Work alongside external system support providers and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains.
• Deliver practical solutions to increase finance team capacity and effectiveness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Analytical thinking

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Interim Systems Analyst 3-Month Contract, Edinburgh

An organisation based in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Interim Systems Analyst to focus on a programme of finance process and systems improvements following the successful implementation of a new finance system. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, this is a hands-on role where you will bridge the gap between finance operations, system functionality and stakeholder engagement. Key priorities will include reviewing and redesigning purchase-to-pay workflows, supporting the full rollout of purchase order processes across the organisation and ensuring non-purchase-order expenditure is captured and authorised in a timely and controlled manner. You will work closely with budget holders and operational teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls and establish more efficient ways of working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and enhance finance processes
• Support the completion of a purchase order rollout programme
• Improve cost visibility, budgetary control and approval workflows
• Work alongside external system support providers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains
• Deliver practical solutions to increase finance team capacity and effectiveness

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a Systems Accountant, Finance Transformation, or Finance Change role
• Strong understanding of finance processes and controls
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• A proactive, resilient approach with the ability to drive change in a complex environment

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.