Finance Systems Analyst

Companies House Location Cardiff, Wales, About the job We are seeking 3 experienced Finance System Analysts to join our team, specialising in the e5 Finance System! The successful candidates will play a key role in analysing, maintaining, and optimising our finance system to support business processes, reporting, and decision-making. This role requires a deep understanding of financial processes, technical expertise with the e5 Finance System, and excellent problem-solving abilities. Our successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Finance, IT, and Operations, to deliver solutions that enhance efficiency and ensure compliance. We are actively engaged in implementing the Companies House's new powers to enforce financial penalties. Over the next 18 months, we will undertake major projects, including upgrading the e5 Finance System and migrating from on-premise applications, databases, and servers to the cloud. We continuously seek enhancements in managing aged debt and are committed to ongoing improvements in CH Finance Systems and data. Does this sound like the role for you? If so, we’d love to receive your application! Companies House is an executive agency of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and we maintain the public register of companies for the UK and provide corporate transparency, making the public register available online, free of charge, allowing individuals and businesses to make effective decisions about engaging with a company. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work.  We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.   You will be aligned to our Cardiff office, where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Please see the section 'Where will you be working?' for more information.Please note - Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Additionally, SC (Security Check) Clearance is an essential requirement (you must have been present in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years). Please see 'Things you need to know' section below for more information. Job DescriptionSystem Analysis & Maintenance:

• Analyse, configure, and maintain the e5 Finance System to ensure optimal performance and alignment with business requirements.
• Perform regular system audits to identify issues, inefficiencies, or opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and manage system workflows, security, and data integrity protocols.
• Collaborate with IT teams to manage updates, patches, and system upgrades.

Business Process Support

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document financial system requirements.
• Translate business needs into functional and technical specifications.
• Support finance teams with day-to-day system usage and troubleshooting.

Data Management & Reporting

• Ensure accurate data migration, integration, and reconciliation across financial systems.
• Develop and generate reports, dashboards, and analytics to support business decision-making.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Project Management

• Lead or participate in system upgrades, implementations, and other finance-related projects.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and test plans.
• Provide post-implementation support and training to end-users.

Training & Support

• Train end-users on system features, updates, and best practices.
• Act as the primary point of contact for system-related inquiries and escalations.

Person specification

• Proven experience working with Finance Systems, including implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong background in financial processes and systems analysis.
• Experience in analysing, system integration, and process optimisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.

Qualifications And Certifications We're looking for a Finance Systems Analyst with the below qualifications and certifications and/or equivalent and demonstrable experience and a willingness to work towards:

• Qualifications in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certifications, for example, CIMA, ACCA etc.

Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

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