Finance Systems Analyst

Location - Cardiff

Job summary

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.

We are seeking an experienced Finance System Analyst to join our team, specialising in the e5 Finance System. The successful candidate 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 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%.

Job description

System Analysis & Maintenance:

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

Business Process Support:

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

Data Management & Reporting:

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

Project Management:

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

Training & Support:

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

Person specification

We are looking for the following experience, skills and qualifications, which will be assessed at sift and interview.

Experience

1. Proven experience working with Finance Systems, including implementation, configuration, and troubleshooting.
2. Strong background in financial processes and systems analysis.
3. Experience in analysing, system integration, and process optimisation.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
7. 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:

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

Behaviours

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

1. Changing and Improving
2. Making Effective Decisions
3. Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

1. Proficiency in Finance Systems and associated modules.
2. Knowledge of database management, SQL, and reporting tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI).
3. Familiarity with systems process, APIs, and data migration methodologies.

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

1. Familiarity with systems process, APIs, and data migration methodologies.