Senior Finance Systems Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension with company match (up to 12%)

Share incentive plan

Technology schemes

Employee assistance lines

Matched charity giving

Private medical insurance

Job summary

National Grid plc is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Administrator and Analyst to administer the e5 Finance system, support users, and drive improvements. The role collaborates with Finance, IT and suppliers to ensure reliable operation and to enhance reporting and automation.

You will develop expertise in ICON and AWS reporting as part of evolving the Finance Systems function, with hybrid working and two days in the office per week.

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.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and customer service skills.
• Experience of ERP systems, particularly e5 or similar enterprise applications.

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

Stakeholder management

Communication

Prioritization

Independent working

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant business/finance/IT qualification

Tools

e5 ERP

ERP systems

Excel

AWS reporting

Job description

Team Finance Business Unit Finance and Enterprise Business Services Requisition No. 12339 City Castle Donington, GB, DE74 2TU Devon, GB, PL4 0SD Huthwaite, GB, NG17 2HZ Bristol, GB, BS2 0TB Date posted 28 October 2026

An opportunity is available for a Senior Finance Systems Administrator and Analyst within the Finance team.

Reporting to the ICON System Owner, the successful candidate will provide administration, support and continuous improvement for the e5 Finance system. The role will support system users, investigate and resolve issues, maintain system controls and support system enhancements and upgrades.

Working closely with Finance, IT teams and external suppliers, the postholder will help ensure the effective operation of business-critical finance systems whilst identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and automation.

The role also offers the opportunity to develop knowledge of ICON and AWS reporting technologies as part of the future evolution of the Finance Systems function.

This role can be based out one of our offices:

• Plymouth: 46 Elliott Rd, Prince Rock, Plymouth PL4 0SD
• Pegasus: Pegasus Business Park, Herald Way, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2TU

We’d hope to see you at least two days per week but you're welcome to be in the office more often if that would work best for you. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need. We're happy to discuss any additional flexibility in working patterns or requirements that you feel could help to make this job work for you!

What You'll Do

• 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.

What You'll Have

• 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.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage priorities and work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder and customer service skills.
• Experience of ERP systems, particularly e5 or similar enterprise applications.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What You'll Get

Up to £52,000 depending on experience.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to several flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

Further Information

The closing date for this vacancy is Midnight 10 November 26, with interviews due to take place w/c 16 November 26 onwards. National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

Inclusion and Diversity is not just about race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. It is about our employees who wake up every day to serve our 20 million customers. At National Grid, we aim to create an environment where everyone is welcomed for who they are and where our differences are not only accepted but are celebrated. We understand the value that a diverse team can add to our organisation and that is why we model inclusive behaviour starting with senior leadership. National Grid utilises the insights of our employees that come from all different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs to better serve our customers and communities who are in the fore front of everything we do.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.