Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Kingsley Napley LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with firm contributions

Life assurance and private medical/dip

Annual salary review and discretionary

Employee Assistance & Therapy program

Cycle to work scheme and bike storage

Health screenings

GymFlex: wellness subsidy

Job summary

Kingsley Napley is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Analyst to join its London-based Finance team. The role involves mentoring an administrator and delivering modern reporting capabilities as the firm transitions from SSRS to a contemporary platform.

You will work in a collaborative environment with hybrid working (40%–60% in the office), supporting the finance systems strategy and interacting with Finance, IT and vendors. Strong SSRS, SQL and Aderant/Elite PMS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Systems support role, ideally with SSRS and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes and controls.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into technical solutions.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the finance systems strategy, roadmap and improvements.
• Administer, maintain, support and enhance finance applications.
• Ensure systems are secure, compliant, stable and aligned to needs.
• Act as liaison between Finance, IT and vendors.
• Gather requirements and translate into practical system solutions.
• Manage upgrades, testing, training and user adoption.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate resolution with teams and vendors.
• Maintain system documentation and training materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls and reporting.

Skills

SSRS experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Aderant

Elite PMS

SQL

SSRS

Job description

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday

Hybrid working: 40% - 60% time spent in office

Department: Finance

Flexible applications considered

We are seeking Senior Finance Systems Analyst to join our London-based Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative and professional environment with the chance to mentor and develop an administrator in the team.

Working closely with the Head of Finance Systems, the analyst will support the firm's transition from SSRS to a modern reporting and analytics platform, helping to shape and develop future reporting capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the finance systems strategy, roadmap, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Administer, maintain, support, and enhance finance and related business applications.
• Ensure systems are secure, compliant, stable, and aligned to business needs.
• Act as the key contact between Finance, IT, and third-party vendors.
• Gather and translate business requirements into effective system solutions.
• Manage system upgrades, enhancements, testing, training, and user adoption activities.
• Troubleshoot system and reporting issues, coordinating resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, controls, reporting, efficiency, and user experience.

You will be organised, detail‑focused and calm under pressure, with a positive, “can‑do” attitude and a strong commitment to teamwork and client service.

You will have:

• Experience of working in a Finance Systems support role, ideally with Aderant or Elite PMS systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial processes, controls, and reporting requirements.
• Experience managing finance reporting solutions and working with reporting tools such as SSRS.
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into practical technical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience supporting SSRS reporting.
• An excellent to develop in a professional services environment
• Supportive, collaborative team with hands‑on learning and guidance
• Hybrid working with flexibility once established
• Clear opportunities for development and progression
• A values‑led, inclusive and supportive workplace

At Kingsley Napley, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. We offer:

• Pension scheme with firm contributions
• Life assurance, permanent health insurance, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Annual salary review, promotion opportunities and discretionary performance award
• 24/7 available Employee Assistance & Therapy programme
• 6 free 11 therapy sessions through Self Space
• Cycle to work scheme and in office bike storage, season ticket loan
• Health screenings
• Holiday buy/sell/bank
• GymFlex: discounted gym rates, wellness subsidy, gym loan
• Holiday accrual with length of service
• Time off for good causes

Why KN?

Whilst we are very proud of the work we do, it is our people who are the key to our success. KN takes wellness and wellbeing very seriously, and we have a number of initiatives and programmes in place to ensure that our people feel included, happy and motivated at work. We look for passionate, committed and diverse ‘team players’ whose core values align with ours.

Kingsley Napley is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.