Finance Systems Analyst
THE ROLE & TEAM
As a Finance Systems Analyst you will play a key part in maintaining, supporting and enhancing the firm's finance systems and data capability. This is a hands on role, with responsibility for system stability, data integrity, reporting and continuous improvement.
We have an exciting new project which has begun to bring the data of all business functions together, to deliver business insights, self - service analytics all through AI technologies. You will have the opportunity to really get involved and have a hands on approach to successful implementation and testing.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance Systems Management
Maintain and support core finance systems, including Elite 3E, SAP Concur and Thirdfort
Resolve system issues, user queries and data discrepancies in a timely and effective manner
Proactively identify potential system or data issues before they escalate
Maintain finance systems user security, access controls and permissions
Ensure data integrity and system reliability across all finance platforms
Month-End & Core Finance Processes
Support and manage month-end system processes within Elite 3E
Perform system balancing, reconciliations and validation checks
Work closely with Finance teams to resolve system-related month-end issues
Reporting, Data & Analytics
Design, develop and maintain reporting solutions using Power BI and SQL
Deliver actionable insights to legal teams, Finance and senior management
Write and maintain complex database queries for analysis, audit and ad-hoc reporting
Support the development and integration of finance data within the enterprise data warehouse
Projects & Continuous Improvement
Participate in finance systems projects, including upgrades, implementations and integrations
Liaise with IT and third-party vendors regarding bugs, issues, enhancements and new developments
ABOUT YOU
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of Elite 3E
Strong understanding of finance systems, server environments and database structures
Advanced experience with Microsoft Power Platform, Power BI, SQL and Microsoft 365
Experience working with APIs and system integrations
Financial Knowledge
Solid understanding of accounting principles and operational finance
Experience supporting financial reporting processes and controls
Communication & Collaboration
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of issues and delivering solutions
Problem Solving & Innovation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Proactive in identifying inefficiencies and implementing automation or system improvements
Risk & Control
Good understanding of data integrity, system controls and change management
Experience working within a controlled finance or professional services environment
OUR BENEFITS
· Competitive salary
· Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week)
· Flexible working approach
· Medical cash plan
· Bonus opportunities
· Pension scheme
· Life Assurance & Income Protection
· 25 days annual leave (increasing with length of service)
· Option to buy 10 additional days each year
· Additional discretionary leave days
· Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
· Career development and progression opportunities
WHO WE ARE
Brabners is a purpose‑led, independent law firm and a certified B Corp, with award-winning environmental credentials, we seek to demonstrate that business can bring about positive change by being innovative, diverse and sustainable.
With over 200 years of history, we’re proudly anchored in the North but serve businesses and individuals across England and Wales.
We have won awards for being innovative at the Legal 500 Northern Powerhouse Awards and diverse as Manchester Law Society’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champions. We are also recognised as one of the 25 best large companies to work for in the UK and have won The Legal 500 Future Lawyers awards for job satisfaction, quality of work, social life and work/life balance.