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Financial Systems Analyst

WE Talent
Posted 7 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 4SX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • WE Talent is hiring a Financial Systems Analyst who will work at the intersection of finance and IT.
  • The role requires experience in finance or accounts, along with proficiency in SQL and ERP systems, ideally with 1-3 years of relevant experience.
  • The position involves supporting the Finance Director with data analysis, process improvement, and hands-on finance operations.
  • Candidates should possess strong Excel skills and be comfortable working with various stakeholders in finance and IT.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, and there is potential for entry-level candidates with some finance experience and a willingness to learn.

Are you someone who enjoys working with data and systems but also understands the day-to-day of a finance/accounts function?

WE Talent are hiring for a Financial Systems Analyst, this role sits perfectly between accounts and IT - ideal for someone who’s confident with SQL and ERP systems and wants to get involved in streamlining and improving how finance works across a business.

Our client is seeking a Financial Systems Analyst to support the Finance Director with data analysis, process improvement, and ERP development, while also being hands-on in finance operations. You’ll play a vital part in bridging the gap between finance and systems.

We’re also open to considering an entry-level candidate who has some experience in accounts/finance and exposure to SQL, with a willingness to learn and grow into the role.

What you’ll be doing:
  • Supporting the finance function with transactional tasks including invoice posting, coding, and journal entries

  • Work on a variety of finance and systems oriented projects
  • Analysing financial performance and business data to support decision-making

  • Developing and improving ERP system processes (ideally SAP Business One)

  • Acting as a finance systems super-user, helping others across the business with system use and queries

  • Writing and running SQL queries to extract, manipulate and analyse data from the ERP system

  • Providing finance systems support during busy periods and assisting with project work

  • Deputising for the Finance Director in their absence

What we’re looking for:
  • Experience in finance, accounts or management accounting

  • Comfortable writing and troubleshooting SQL queries for data extraction and reporting

  • Experience working with ERP systems in a user or super-user capacity (SAP B1 desirable)

  • Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables etc.)

  • A process-minded individual who enjoys improving systems and making finance more efficient

  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both finance and IT stakeholders

  • Ideally part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys blending finance knowledge with technical systems skills, and who’s motivated by improving how things work.

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