Senior Finance Systems Analyst

City Electrical Factors; North East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual IT Bonus scheme

Pension contribution (3% employee, 3% employer)

Champion Health wellbeing platform

Employee Discount Platform

Free use of private gym

Job summary

Join City Electrical Factors as a Senior Finance Systems Analyst and play a vital role in transforming and enhancing our finance systems. You'll be at the heart of our Finance IT team, focusing on optimising Workday functionality, leading projects, and fostering collaboration across departments to improve our financial operations. This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals keen to leverage their expertise in a dynamic environment while contributing to CEF's ongoing evolution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with finance systems, ideally Workday.
• Experience in ERP implementations and process improvements.
• Proven problem-solving skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements across finance processes and systems.
• Lead delivery of finance systems projects and support Workday rollout.
• Act as a trusted link between Finance, IT, and third parties.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

SQL

VBA

Excel

Job description

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About CEF:

CEF is a global electrical wholesaler, providing electrical products to people in the industry known for its extensive range of products and commitment to customer service. Founded in 1951 in the United Kingdom, it has since expanded to over 1,000 locations across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe.

We in IT are delivering value to our business and our customers with the innovative solutions that enable our business to better serve our customers today and in the future. We recognise that technology and data are at the forefront of this.

Our Global IT team deliver a portfolio of transformative work, expand our digital options, upgrade and future-proof our systems to place us at the forefront of the marketplace.

To do this, we need talented and creative people across all areas to join us in delivering our evolution to enable our forward-thinking business over the next few years and beyond, and this is where you come in...

Life as a Senior Finance Systems Analyst at CEF (City Electrical Factors):
Join us on our exciting transformation journey at City Electrical Factors (CEF), where you’ll play a leading role in shaping and improving our finance systems. As a Senior Finance Systems Analyst, you’ll work at the heart of our Finance IT team, taking ownership of system enhancements and driving process improvements—particularly within our newly implemented Workday system.

Your role will span both Business-As-Usual (BAU) and key projects, giving you the opportunity to collaborate across departments, influence decisions, and help steer our financial systems into the future.

Your Objectives:

• System Enhancement & Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvements across finance processes and systems, with a focus on optimising Workday functionality
• Project Delivery & Transformation: Lead the delivery of finance systems projects and support the continued rollout of Workday across global phases
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted link between Finance, IT, and third parties to ensure successful outcomes and alignment
• Training & Mentorship: Build user confidence and engagement through regular training, user groups, and clear documentation
• Governance & Support: Ensure robust support and best-practice governance for Finance IT operations and business-as-usual needs
  
  
  
  
  

Essential Skills and Experience:

• ERP & Systems Expertise: You bring extensive experience with finance systems (ideally Workday) and a deep understanding of core finance processes
• Project & Change Delivery: You've played a key role in ERP implementations, process improvements, and change delivery
• Communication & Problem Solving: You’re an effective communicator who can confidently solve complex problems and influence key stakeholders
• Analytical & Critical Thinking: You apply critical thinking and attention to detail to assess competing priorities and deliver practical solutions
• Leadership & Autonomy: You’re self-motivated, proactive, and able to lead others while working independently
  
  
  
  
  

Beneficial Skills and Experience:

• Workday-Specific Knowledge: Experience with Workday configuration, upgrades, and support is a strong plus
• Financial Expertise: Knowledge of consolidation, intercompany accounting, and other finance functions enhances your impact
• Technical & Analytical Tools: Proficiency in SQL, VBA, and advanced Excel strengthens your ability to solve system challenges
  
  
  
  
  

Location:

• This role is based in our modern Durham – Janet Nash House or Kenilworth - Georgina Mackie House offices. We operate a hybrid model, but you’ll be expected to be in the office more often than not – typically 3 days per week on site, with flexibility around business needs. Travel to other business sites will also be required to meet business need
  
  
  
  
  

Interview Process:

• Screening call with Talent Acquisition
• Microsoft Teams call with Finance Applications Team Lead and Senior Finance Systems Analyst
• In Person Interview with Finance Applications Team Lead and IT Delivery Director
  
  
  
  
  

Package:

• Competitive basic salary
• Annual IT Bonus scheme
• Pension: 3% ee’e / 3% e’er (Total 6%)
• Champion Health – a comprehensive physical, mental & financial wellbeing platform, offering bespoke content on all aspects of wellbeing & life including recipes, workouts, blogs and loads of other content for you.
• MySavings - Employee Discount Platform
• Free use of the state-of-the-art private gym at our IT Headquarters
  
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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