Senior Finance Systems Admin (Hybrid) - Drive Improvements

National Grid; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension scheme (double-match)

Share incentive plan

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Administrator and Analyst to join the Finance team. The role focuses on administration, support and continuous improvement for the e5 Finance system while collaborating with Finance, IT and external suppliers.

The role offers hybrid working with two in-office days per week and potential flexibility after training; it also provides exposure to ICON and AWS reporting technologies for future evolution of Finance Systems.

Qualifications

• Relevant business, finance or IT qualification, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting business or finance systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support the e5 Finance system.
• Monitor system performance and investigate issues to support timely resolution.
• Maintain user access, security roles and system controls.
• Provide support and guidance to system users, resolving queries and incidents.
• Liaise with IT teams and software suppliers to support system maintenance and upgrades.
• Support testing and implementation of system enhancements and approved changes.
• Produce and analyse reports to support business requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and automation.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures and user guidance materials.
• Support audit, compliance and governance activities.
• Contribute to system and business improvement initiatives.
• Develop knowledge of ICON and AWS reporting solutions to support future Finance Systems activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Education

Finance or IT qualification

Tools

e5 ERP system

ICON reporting tools

AWS reporting tools

Job description

National Grid is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Administrator and Analyst to join the Finance team. The role focuses on administration, support and continuous improvement for the e5 Finance system while collaborating with Finance, IT and external suppliers.

The role offers hybrid working with two in-office days per week and potential flexibility after training; it also provides exposure to ICON and AWS reporting technologies for future evolution of Finance Systems.