Finance ERP Systems Analyst

Supporting Education Group is the leading education services platform in the UK working with schools, learners, multi academy trusts, local authorities, nurseries, and government departments to help solve the biggest human capital challenges facing the sector. Our goal is to empower students, educators, schools and governments with technology, expertise and resources to ensure a high-quality education for all. The group is shaped into four practices covering qualifications and training, recruitment and supply, professional services and SEND and inclusion with a strong passion and collective purpose to make a positive impact on the education sector.

The Impact You’ll Make

• As a Finance Systems Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our finance systems deliver accurate, reliable and insightful information that supports decision-making across the Group.
• Working closely with our Systems Accountant and wider Finance teams, you’ll help improve system capability, streamline processes, reduce manual effort and support finance transformation initiatives.
• Your expertise will enable colleagues to work more efficiently, strengthen financial controls and ensure our systems continue to evolve to meet the needs of a growing organisation.

Shape the Future of Finance Systems: Play a key role in finance transformation initiatives that improve reporting, controls and decision-making across the Group.

Drive Continuous Improvement: Help deliver automation, system enhancements and process improvements that reduce manual effort and increase efficiency.

Turn Data into Insight: Develop reporting dashboards and management information that support smarter business decisions and enhance financial performance.

Collaborate Across the Business: Partner with Finance Operations, Payroll, Reporting and Business Partnering teams to improve end-to-end processes and system effectiveness.

Support and Empower Users: Become a trusted point of contact for finance system users, providing guidance, troubleshooting support and training.

Make a Real Impact: Ensure the integrity of financial data, strengthen financial controls and help build finance systems that support the continued growth of Supporting Education Group.

What You Can Offer

• This role would best suit candidates who are likely part-qualified, started their career in a finance/accountancy role and who have subsequently moved into ERP/Finance Systems.
• This is not a Finance Analyst role or FP&A role, it is ERP/Finance Systems focused role, Access Dimensions or similar ERP tool.
• Experience working with ERP and finance systems across small and large environments.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query and reporting tools.
• Experience working in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong systems and data analysis capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

We’re Also Keen On

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to challenge existing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of finance processes and financial controls.
• Experience with Access Dimensions or similar ERP implementations.
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools such as Power BI and SQL.
• Knowledge of system integrations and data structures.
• A proactive, service-focused approach to supporting users and driving positive change.

Whilst we work in a hybrid way, with collaboration being one of our values, we’d expect you to regularly be in our London head-office, one of our branch locations or client sites to connect with our teams or customers in person, at least three days per week.

28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays. Health Cash Plan, once you’ve passed probation. From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary. We’ll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months. Choose what flexible benefits you want after you’ve passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn. Learning and development opportunities. Volunteer days - 3 paid volunteer days a year, with two dedicated to education.

By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.