Finance Systems Analyst

Alzheimer's Society

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Alzheimer's Society, we are seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to be our in-house expert on the finance systems that keep the Society running. You will be part of the Finance Systems and Data team, within the Finance and Assurance directorate, reporting to the Systems Accountant and line managing the Finance Systems Administrator. This role is crucial in establishing the Finance and Assurance directorate as the Society's single point of truth, acting as trusted partners and credible experts. You will embed and improve Unit4 and its surrounding systems, ensuring colleagues have the necessary tools and insights. This is a hands-on, technical role with significant influence, involving second-line support, problem-solving, translating user needs into system changes, and managing the change process with meticulous logging, testing, and sign-off. You will also be responsible for building and maintaining links between Unit4 and other systems, and shaping reports and dashboards to transform raw data into actionable insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience of Unit4 ERPx or another ERP finance system.
• Experience of building reports with tools such as Unit4 FP&A, Power BI, Tableau or Excel.
• A track record of building, fixing and caring for system links.
• Good knowledge of core accounting, ideally in a large organisation, and a part-qualified CCAB award or equivalent experience.
• Experience of managing change, from small tweaks to system upgrades and patches.
• Sharp problem-solving skills, with a knack for the right fix.
• Leading and coaching skills that help others learn, grow and do their best work.
• The proven ability to work across teams and levels to get things done.
• Demonstratable experience creating clear records and strong technical documents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience of Avalara and Proactis would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Line managing the Finance Systems Administrator and standing in for the Systems Accountant when needed.
• Being our subject expert on Unit4 ERPx, Unit4 FP&A and the wider finance system landscape.
• Helping design efficient processes that meet the rules and keep data safe.
• Turning user needs into clear specs and keeping change control tight.
• Every change is logged, tested and approved.
• Solving complex system issues, on your own or with suppliers and colleagues.
• Supporting audits with the facts and figures they need.
• Helping deliver upgrades, patches and new features, and easing them into daily use.
• Building and caring for the links between Unit4 and systems such as Proactis, Clarity and Avalara.
• Improving our reports and dashboards with Unit4 FP&A, the Information Browser and Power BI.
• Running learning sessions that grow confidence in the system.
• Championing good use of the system and gently challenging off-system workarounds.
• Building trust across Finance, Assurance and the wider Society.

Benefits

• A range of benefits
• Recognition
• Many options for working agilely
• Strong work life balance
• Various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree