Finance Systems Analyst

What does it take for a whole charity to trust the numbers it relies on? Effective finance systems, and the technical expert who keeps them that way. At Alzheimer's Society, that expert could be you. About the opportunity As Finance Systems Analyst, you'll be our in-house expert on the finance systems that keep the Society running. You'll sit in our Finance Systems and Data team, part of the Finance and Assurance directorate, and report to the Systems Accountant. You'll also line manage our Finance Systems Administrator. Finance and Assurance have a clear vision. We want to be the Society's single point of truth. We are trusted partners and credible experts, and we work as one team. You'll help make that real. You'll embed and improve Unit4 and the systems around it, so colleagues have the tools and insight they need. This is a hands-on, technical role with real influence. You'll give second-line support and solve the tricky problems. You'll turn what people need into clear system changes. And you'll be the steward of the change process, so every update is logged, tested and signed off. You'll build and look after the links between Unit4 and other systems. You'll also shape the reports and dashboards that turn raw data into insight., * 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.

Do you have experience in Tableau?, You're a finance systems specialist who enjoys solving technical problems and improving how things work. You're comfortable in the detail, you work well across teams, and you're committed to helping others learn. You're always looking for a more efficient way to do things. You'll have:

• Proven experience of Unit4 ERPx or another ERP finance system. Experience of Avalara and Proactis would be a bonus.
• 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.

About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people., Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have 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.