Finance Systems Analyst - Private Equity Firm

Finance Systems Analyst

The Role

We are seeking a Finance Business Systems Analyst to support the firm's finance function through the enhancement, maintenance and optimisation of its financial systems and technology infrastructure. Working closely with Finance, Operations and IT teams, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology, ensuring that financial systems effectively support business processes, reporting requirements and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Finance and business stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify process gaps and translate them into functional system specifications.

• Support the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of ERP and finance systems, ensuring they align with the firm's accounting, reporting and operational requirements.

• Analyse and improve finance-related workflows, including financial reporting, budgeting, consolidation, accounts payable and general ledger processes.

• Coordinate system testing, UAT, troubleshooting and issue resolution, working closely with internal IT teams and external vendors.

• Support system integration, data migration and data validation initiatives to ensure accuracy, consistency and integrity of financial information.

• Prepare functional documentation, user guides and process workflows, and provide training and support to end users.

• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes through system enhancements, automation and improved use of technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Business or a related discipline.

• Approximately 3–5 years of experience in business systems analysis, finance systems support, financial transformation or a similar role.

• Prior exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite or Workday is highly desirable.

• Good understanding of finance and accounting processes, including general ledger, financial reporting and month-end closing.

• Experience gathering business requirements, preparing functional specifications and coordinating UAT.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and technology stakeholders.

• Experience within financial services, asset management or private equity would be an advantage.
  

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