Finance Systems Analyst

Contract term: This is a 12-18-month fixed term contract position on Crick terms and conditions of employment.

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday; 9.00am-5.15pm – Hybrid 3 days per week in the office.

Salary for this Role: From £49,370 with benefits, subject to skills and experience.

About us: The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role: We are seeking an experienced Finance Systems Analyst to help develop, support and continuously improve the systems that underpin Finance at the Crick. Reporting to the Finance Systems Lead, you will work with the Finance Functional Leads and collaborate closely with People Systems, IT and ERP teams. Workday Financials will be at the heart of the role, alongside systems including Adaptive Planning, Worktribe, Power BI and Excel. Whilst you might not have experience with Workday, you must have experience with an equivalent finance system. You will take ownership of day-to-day systems issues, troubleshoot complex problems and deliver system enhancements and projects that improve how our teams work. You will also help shape the longer-term development of our finance systems roadmap. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines a strong finance background with systems expertise, project management experience and a passion for making processes work better.

What you will be doing:

• Leading and supporting finance systems projects, enhancements and implementations.
• Managing system configuration, business processes, reporting, security and standing data.
• Supporting the day-to-day administration and continuous improvement of Workday Financials.
• Troubleshooting and resolving system, integration and user issues.
• Supporting testing for upgrades, integrations and systems changes.
• Working with Finance teams to improve processes, documentation and user guidance.
• Providing training and support to Finance colleagues and the wider Crick community.
• Collaborating across Finance, People Systems, IT and external system partners to deliver effective solutions.

Essential criteria:

• A strong finance background, gained through professional qualification, part-qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Current experience administering an ERP/accounting system, such as Workday Financials.
• Strong experience managing projects within a finance systems or technology environment.
• Experience configuring and supporting business processes, reporting, security and system governance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose complex systems issues.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of priorities.
• Recognised Workday Financials qualifications.
• Experience with Workday Adaptive Planning or other financial planning and reporting technologies.

About Working at the Crick: Our values Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.