Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Job Title:

Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Location:

Cambuslang

Salary: from £55,000 + benefits

Contract:

Flexible Working Pattern

The role of the Senior Finance Systems Analyst sits within the SPT P&R department reporting to the Regulatory & Finance Systems Operations Manager. They will be primarily responsible for leading the ongoing effectiveness of SPT’s financial, and financially impacted systems, in producing accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient end-to-end processing. The Senior Finance Systems Analyst will be working in conjunction with SPT finance system users, as well as the wider SPEN business that supports the technology and governance of SPT financial processes.

You’ll capture and analyse business requirements, help coordinate project delivery, and support system testing, implementation and business readiness activities. As the Finance Systems subject matter expert, you’ll provide high-quality support to users, resolve system queries and promote best practice through training, guidance and process documentation. You’ll also maintain a strong understanding of finance systems and processes to ensure users can maximise system capabilities and adhere to agreed ways of working.

A key focus of the role is driving continuous improvement, data quality and system performance. You’ll identify opportunities to enhance finance processes, maintain business documentation, support system releases and work with stakeholders across the business to ensure finance systems continue to meet operational and strategic requirements.

Prior experience of a finance systems analyst, business analyst or finance operations role.

Prior experience supporting an ERP or financial management system, including both implementation and ongoing business support.

Any relevant role experience in a financial systems environment.

Prior experience of activity managing team members, providing guidance, steer, prioritisation and delegation of work activities.

Educated to degree level or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, IT, or related discipline.

Professional accounting qualifications or courses would be advantageous.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Expertise in SAP platforms.

Understanding of core finance and cost management processes as part of project delivery.

Ability to gather, document and validate business requirements.

Ability to map end-to-end processes and identify improvement opportunities.

Understanding and knowledge of energy markets and the regulatory drivers affecting operation of a Transmission Network.

Ability to simplify technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders and run workshops & training sessions for system users.

Proactive nature, with the ability to innovate and challenge in recognition and support of the business model in which SPT is operating.

As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, you can also enjoy a number of other benefits. With our pension scheme, we’ll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10%.

We believe it's the little things we do in life that make a big difference. From helping you look after your family’s wellbeing, save for your future and take personal steps for climate action - our benefits are designed to help you do just that - so that you have everything you need to take care of your world - today and tomorrow.

• 36 days annual leave
• Holiday Purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave
• Share Schemes
• Payroll Giving and Charity Matched Funding
• Technology Vouchers - save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases
• Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving
• Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans
• Healthcare benefit options including:
  Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support
• Plus shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more

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