Finance Systems Analyst Interim

Finance Systems Analyst

Type: Fixed Term Contract (11 Months with chance of extension)
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits (DOE)
Location: City of London
Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 from home

An established and growing financial services organisation is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to join its high performing Finance function on a fixed-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PQ Finance professional with strong systems and data skills to play a key role in supporting finance technology, data integrity, and change initiatives across the business.

The Opportunity

Working within a collaborative and forward-thinking Finance team, you will support the ongoing development and optimisation of finance systems, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and smooth day-to-day operations. You will also act as a key link between Finance, IT, and Change teams on a variety of system and process improvement projects.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of finance, data, and technology, and who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and integrity of finance systems, data, and processes
• Own and manage system reconciliations and issue tracking
• Assist with user acceptance testing (UAT) and system change initiatives
• Investigate system queries and support data quality and control checks
• Contribute to finance-related risk management and controls
• Support small change initiatives, including impact assessments and testing
• Maintain accurate documentation of system updates and enhancements
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and the wider business

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a strong foundation in finance and an interest in systems and data.

Essential Criteria:

• Part-qualified finance professional
• Experience using Workday, MS Office and Power BI
• Previous experience in a finance, finance systems, or data-focused role
• Experience working Financial Services
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI
• Exposure to data tools (e.g. SQL, Alteryx, or similar)
• Understanding of financial reporting processes and controls
• Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail