Senior Finance Functional Analyst

Capita plc; Brighton; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A major outsourcing firm is seeking a Senior Finance Functional Analyst to contribute to a strategic client programme. This position involves supporting the design and implementation of Finance and Procurement services. Ideal candidates will have around 5 years of experience in shared service design and be familiar with ERP platforms. Key responsibilities include collaborating on service designs and ensuring service integration. The role offers a home-based position with competitive benefits, promoting a supportive work culture.

Benefits

23 days' holiday

Paid volunteer days

Pension auto-enrolment

Discounted benefits

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years of experience in shared service design for Finance & Procurement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams.
• Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) methodology.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of Finance & Procurement service models.
• Collaborate with the End-User Forum for service designs.
• Assist in developing SOPs and support quality assurance.

Skills

Shared service design and implementation

Collaboration across dispersed teams

Understanding of GDS methodology

Familiarity with ERP platforms

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Job description

Join Capita Public Service as a Senior Finance Functional Analyst

Capita is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Functional Analyst to support the design and implementation of financial and procurement services for a strategic client programme. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a multi-phase transformation initiative focused on delivering high-quality, user-centred service design.

Reporting to the Capita Finance Functional Lead, you will assist in the development of Capita's Finance service design, ensuring alignment with client requirements and Capita's solution capabilities. You'll work closely with a team of Functional Analysts & SMEs, contribute to the Capita Service Blueprint and Operating Model, and support the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and test scripts. Your work will help ensure a seamless user experience across Capita and its strategic client.

Ready to help shape the future of Finance service delivery in a major transformation programme? Apply now!

What you’ll be doing

• Support the detailed design and implementation of Finance & Procurement service models
• Collaborate with the End‑User Forum to iterate and present service designs
• Ensure integration with external service elements and Capita's technical solutions
• Assist in the development of SOPs and support testing and training preparation
• Contribute to the transition plan and dress rehearsals for Finance & Procurement service cutover
• Support resolution of service design issues and early operational troubleshooting
• Align service design with ERP capabilities and minimise bespoke development
• Participate in workshops and meetings with client and third‑party SMEs
• Support quality assurance and compliance with internal and external service standards

What we're looking for

Essential Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience (approximately 5 years) in shared service design and implementation for Finance & Procurement
• Familiarity with ERP platforms and service transition planning
• Ability to work collaboratively across dispersed teams
• Understanding of Government Digital Service (GDS) methodology and service lifecycle

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP implementations
• Background in phased service transfers and interim service states
• Awareness of digital accessibility, inclusion, and ethics in public services
• Experience supporting post‑transition hypercare and operational readiness

About Capita

Capita is an outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better consumer experiences

What's in it for you?

• Home‑based position
• 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto‑enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward‑thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We're committed to your growth – offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

Join us and discover a career with purpose. #CareersWithPurpose

Customer first, always. Fearless innovation … Achieve together. Everyone is valued.

What we hope you'll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through the application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318 and we'll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team – [e-mail]

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.