Finance Systems & Reporting Specialist

Finance Systems & Reporting Specialist FTC 12 Months - covering increased project work and planned leave Manchester £45,000 - £51,000

Working arrangements: Hybrid - two days a week in the office

Help shape the future of finance systems, reporting and planning at AQA. Upon joining AQA, you will play a key role in enhancing the systems and reporting that support business decision-making across the organisation.

Purpose of the role

Reporting to the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing development, optimisation and support of our financial planning and reporting tools, helping colleagues access meaningful insights and improve financial performance. This is an exciting opportunity to combine finance, systems expertise and innovation, including the use of automation and AI-enabled solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the day-to-day administration of Adaptive Planning and related financial reporting systems.
• Maintaining system structures, models and hierarchies to ensure data quality and accuracy.
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, medium-term planning and month-end reporting processes.
• Developing and enhancing dashboards, reports and visualisations that provide valuable business insight.
• Working with finance and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical system solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for automation, process improvement and AI-enabled efficiencies.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects and helping build internal systems capability.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• Experience administering, developing or supporting Workday Adaptive Planning or a similar enterprise planning system.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial planning or management reporting processes.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with complex datasets.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, translating complex information into clear and accessible insights.

What's in it for you?

• Exposure to a broad range of finance and business stakeholders.
• Opportunities to contribute to systems enhancements, automation initiatives and AI-enabled finance solutions.
• A 35-hour working week with flexible, hybrid working.
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), plus four Christmas closure days.
• Pension - is up to 11.5 percent employer pension contribution.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy ensures that everyone - regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background - is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Application process

Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and covering letter. Closing date for applications will be 23:59 on Monday 7 September. Interviews will take place over two stages. The first stage will be conducted via Microsoft Teams, with the second stage being a face-to-face interview held in early September at our Manchester office.