IT Business Analyst (Finance Systems)

Genuine Parts Company; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group seeks a skilled Finance Systems Analyst to support and maintain finance software applications. This role involves technical problem-solving and project work, contributing to month-end processes and enhancing finance systems. Candidates should have strong skills in Microsoft T-SQL, Access, and EDI technologies, with a detail-oriented approach. The position requires on-site work in Bradford as part of a hybrid arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in writing and debugging complex queries and reports.
• Ability to maintain and develop Access-based finance applications.
• Competent in creating and managing Power Query reports.
• Practical knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange standards.
• Experience with SSRS and/or SSIS packages is a plus.
• Experience with VBA or C# .NET coding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act as first responder for finance systems incidents.
• Transfer legacy transactional data to enterprise EDI software.
• Work with suppliers to increase invoice/credit processing via EDI.
• Support finance month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
• Support specification analysis and documentation for system changes.

Skills

Microsoft T-SQL

Microsoft Access

Excel Power Query

EDI Technologies

Microsoft Reporting & Integration Services

Programming Exposure

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) is part of Genuine Parts Group, the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket spare parts with global revenues of US$19 billion. Our UK business serves 30,000 repairers and automotive service providers daily through 300+ locations and over 5,000 employees. We are growing rapidly and seek a skilled Finance Systems Analyst to join our UK IT Services team in Bradford.

Role Overview

You will support and maintain a portfolio of finance software applications — including both 3rd party and in-house developed systems. Your role will combine technical problem-solving, debugging, and project work, supporting the Finance Systems Manager in maintaining and improving our finance systems.

Key Skills & Experience Required

Technical Skills

• Microsoft T-SQL: Strong proficiency in writing and debugging complex queries and reports.
• Microsoft Access: Ability to maintain and develop Access-based finance applications.
• Excel Power Query: Competent in creating and managing Power Query reports.
• EDI Technologies: Practical knowledge of Electronic Data Interchange standards such as CSV, XML, and EDIFACT; able to read and utilize EDI documentation.
• Microsoft Reporting & Integration Services: Experience with SSRS and/or SSIS packages is a plus.
• Programming Exposure: Experience with VBA or C# .NET coding for low-level application updates is desirable.

Finance Knowledge

• Hands-on experience working with finance teams, or supporting large-scale finance application environments.
• Familiarity with common finance/accounting concepts and terminology, including Ledgers, Nominals, Invoices, Credits, and Statements.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to analyze high-level business requirements and translate them into technical system specifications.
• Strong root cause analysis capability to resolve data reconciliation and system errors.
• Detail-oriented, proactive problem solver capable of independently managing issues through to resolution.
• Able to coordinate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Other

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Quick learner willing to take ownership and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Able to work on-site in Bradford (Euroway Trading Estate) some days per week as part of a hybrid working arrangement.

Your Responsibilities

• Act as first responder for finance systems incidents, debugging issues using ITSM tools (Halo).
• Transfer legacy transactional data interchange solutions to enterprise EDI software (Lobster_data).
• Work with suppliers to increase the percentage of inbound invoice/credit processing via EDI or OCR.
• Support finance month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes with technical reports and system support.
• Support specification analysis and documentation for system changes and enhancements.

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Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.