Finance Systems Assistant

About the role

Do you have an interest in finance systems and supporting end users? Are you interested in getting more experience in finance systems including Oracle R12, Essbase, Web- Adi, Blackline and Capita Pay360?

If so, this may be the right next role for you.

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Systems Assistant within the Finance Systems team at Imperial. This crucial role provides the successful applicant with a unique opportunity to understand the integral workings of our finance systems, to work closely with different stakeholders and to support end users by dealing with queries raised on the finance systems including how to gain access and hierarchy changes.

The team delivers day to day operational support to Imperial’s system users and is responsible for ensuring that that all daily data processing jobs are completed successfully and on time. This role is integral to those processes and to Imperial’s month end and year-end financial close processes from a systems point of view.

What you would be doing

• You will be providing responses to end user queries raised in the Imperial online service portal on existing finance systems.
• Manage the end-to-end incident process which includes both the generation and the updating of tickets, ensuring adherence to defined SLA’s (Service Level Agreements) and if required to escalate issues to the Finance Systems Manager.
• You will be supporting the upkeep and integrity of key financial systems and the data that sits within these systems by performing daily checks on all Sub Ledger transfers to the General Ledger in ICIS, ensuring the quality of the data is correct and resolving issues as necessary.
• Support the Financial Systems month end and year-end financial close, working with appropriate stakeholders to ensure that any issues are resolved within the agreed timelines.
• Support and facilitate changes resulting from the regular Finance System access reviews.
• You will ensure that all updates and changes to any finance systems processes and procedures are documented.
• Perform any ad- hoc requests as and when required.

What we are looking for

• A level or equivalent (required)
• A IT service Management qualification (ISO/IEC 20000 or equivalent) (desirable)
• Experience of working in a similar Finance Systems role (desirable)
• Experience of working in Higher Education, public sector, or a similar environment (desirable) 
• Knowledge and understanding of Oracle Finance Modules (R12), Essbase and finance processes and systems (desirable)
• An eye for detail and excellent accuracy skills (essential).
• Excellent problems solving skills (essential).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (essential).
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines (essential).
• A professional and courteous service to all customers (essential).

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to join a team that is integral to the smooth running of Imperial’s financial systems.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 38 days off a year)

Further information

Due to the nature of this role, we will be shortlisting candidates as applications are received.

We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy as soon as a suitable candidate has been appointed. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as possible to avoid disappointment.

Should you require any further details on the role please contact:

Finance Development at finance-development@imperial.ac.uk

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