Junior Finance Systems Analyst

Control Risks; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in risk management seeks a Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations expert in Cardiff. The role involves hands-on configuration, system performance optimisation, and collaboration with finance teams. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and extensive experience in D365 modules, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Discretionary global bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience configuring Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• Good command of General Ledger, Project Management, and Accounting modules.
• Experience in business analysis and process optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure system performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate upgrades.
• Provide input into reporting requirements and ensure data integrity.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with laws and internal policies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an excellent individual who will provide functional knowledge of the D365 Finance and Operations modules with a focus on system performance and optimisation, enhancing the efficiency and capability of the Control Risks business.

This is a hands-on role, and the holder will provide configuration to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations as well as assist in the implementation and support of Dynamics 365 solutions.

This role requires strong communication skills assisting non-technical audience. The holder is required to be able to work with adequate skills to define and resolve issues in an effective way

Requirements

What You'll Do:

System Performance

• Ensure system performance and provide troubleshooting, proactively identify and address issues, following up to successful conclusions, working with internal teams or external support as necessary.
• Take part in scheduled upgrades, coordinate action plans with internal users, IT department and third-party support.
• Asist users with testing of the upgrades, including providing input into test scripts, escalate issues accordingly, to resolve them in a timely manner.
• Identify improvement opportunities process efficiency and consistency, with ability to analyse and document business processes.
• Have keen interest in Microsoft roadmap and the upcoming features, can suggest opportunities applicable to business needs, and input into plans and implementations.
• Work closely with IT department to ensure smooth running of BAU, system upgrades and improvement projects.
• Ensure positive and efficient rapport with the third-party support.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders in an understandable and mindful manner.
• Input into design of training materials and participate in the delivery of training initiatives.

Reporting & Analytics

• Provide input into a common data model, to meet reporting requirements and achieve clarity of data points and terminology used.
• Participate in ensuring system’s data integrity to enable accurate, insightful and timely reporting.
• Support Financial Planning & Analysis function to achieve the objectives of reporting strategy.
• Assist users with queries on existing reports and direct any new requirements to appropriate teams.

Compliance & Security

• Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and data security safeguards.
• Input into and execution of business continuity and disaster recovery plans and planned exercises.
• Assist in providing input into updates of data governance policies and best practices.

Who You Are:

Education

• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Technical Experience

• 3+ years of experience configuring, implementing and supporting Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations.
• Ideally good command of General Ledger, Project Management and Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash & Bank, Procurement and Sourcing, Fixed Assets and Revenue Recognition modules of D365 Finance and Operations.
• Experience in data management tools and software such as SQL, Python, Power BI.
• Knowledge of D365 Customer Engagement, including Project Operations desirable.
• Power Platform skills and applied knowledge are a significant advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in effectively supporting finance teams and the ability to articulate and translate demands into workable solutions.
• Experience in business analysis in an organisation, including business process mapping and review, and process optimisation strategy and implementation.
• Good grasp of and keen interest in new and emerging technology trends.

Problem Solving

• Owns problems, identifies and works with the right people to solve issues quickly within own remit and wider teams.
• Reviews and looks for efficiencies in ways of working.
• Focuses on continuous improvement.

Applied Thinking/Decision Making

• Able to make decisions and translate them into effective actions.

Results Oriented

• Delivers on personal objectives in line with company’s strategy and strives to exceed expectations.
• Displays drive and determination to achieve high standards.

Driving profit/margin improvement

• Suggests and makes improvements and efficiencies to manage costs and improve margins.
• Understands need to work within project scope.

Communication, planning work and influencing

• Communicates clearly and concisely using language appropriate to audience.
• Displays sensitivity to develop constructive relationships with others
• Possesses the confidence to build relationships with all levels of stakeholder
• Control Risks offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.
• We operate a discretionary global bonus scheme that incentivises, and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us and are fully committed to equal treatment, free from discrimination, of all candidates throughout our recruitment process

Control Risks is committed to a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status”

If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made in order to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.