Finance Systems Analyst (6 Month FTC)

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and use your knowledge of financial systems to take Selfridges to the next level?  Looking for a company that wants to help further your career as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for!

Role Responsibility

 This will be a hybrid role, with 1 or 2 days presence required at either the London or Leicester office each week.​​

As a Finance Systems Analyst, You will:​

• Maintain the administration of the Finance system applications, specifically Oracle R12.2​

• Work with the Finance department to improve processes – A key aspect of this role will be the support of the Fixed Asset module and work with key business stakeholders to achieve successful solution deliverables​

• Identify, test and implement changes and improvements of the business processes​

• Deliver finance system enhancements including testing, implementation, training and post system go live support.  Create user guides as appropriate to support training and use of system​

• Optimize the application functionalities​

• Ensure that technical information is properly translated to ensure non-technical audiences understand the subject matter.  An ability to understand and explain complex issues to others, accurately relaying resolutions​

• Be a strong written and verbal communicator and be confident presenting to Stakeholders​

• Perform ad hoc data analysis and reporting task​

The Ideal Candidate

•Flexible and able to work in a changeable, dynamic environment with high attention to detail

•Demonstrate a desire to continuously improve processes and outputs

•Effective at working in team-driven environment

•A true problem solver. Keen to tackle issues head on and take responsibility for their timely resolution.

•Broad experience and knowledge of accounting systems including systems development

•Fully Qualified CIMA/ACCA or part qualified with relevant experience

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you.

About the Company

Our Creative Spirit 

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome. 

Our Awards Cabinet 

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign.  

Our Future 

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences. 

Everyone is welcome

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working culture, and we see this as key to our success and our working culture. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome - irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all. We are diverse, we are inclusive, we are Selfridges.

The Fun Stuff  

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year. 

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme 
• Discounted gym memberships 
• Pension contributions  
• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes 
• A volunteer day for all team members 
• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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