Finance analyst

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Analyst to support a major finance transformation programme focused on the alignment and implementation of financial structures and reporting hierarchies.

This role will play a key part in ensuring cost centre and Chart of Accounts mappings are accurately defined, validated, tested, and implemented across finance systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Map and align cost centre hierarchies and Chart of Accounts structures across finance systems.
• Identify, analyse, and resolve mapping discrepancies to ensure consistency and reporting accuracy.
• Engage with Finance stakeholders to review, validate, and obtain sign-off for financial mappings and structures.
• Produce and maintain detailed mapping documentation, reconciliations, assumptions logs, and audit trails.
• Support Oracle EPBCS/EPM system implementation, configuration validation, and enhancement activities.
• Create, execute, and manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including the preparation of test scripts and test scenarios.
• Investigate, document, and support the resolution of defects through testing cycles, including retesting activities.
• Reconcile system outputs to ensure agreed financial structures and mappings have been correctly implemented.
• Perform detailed data analysis to identify anomalies, trends, and reconciliation issues.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Technology, and project teams to ensure successful delivery against programme objectives.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience within a Finance Analyst, Finance Systems Analyst, Finance Transformation, or Financial Controls role.
• Strong understanding of financial data structures, including Chart of Accounts and cost centre hierarchies.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data manipulation, reconciliations, lookups, and analysis of large datasets.
• Experience supporting and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across Finance and Technology functions.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience with Oracle EPBCS (Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service) and/or Oracle EPM.
• Experience supporting finance system implementations, migrations, or transformation programmes.
• Understanding of planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience within complex financial services, insurance, or large corporate environments.