At a Glance
- Tasks: Automate finance processes and deliver innovative solutions to improve efficiency.
- Company: Join Universal Music, the leading music company shaping culture through artistry.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive perks like private medical insurance, gym membership, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and thrive in a fast-paced, supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance automation while working in a dynamic, creative environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Power Automate, advanced Excel, and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for a highly motivated Finance Automation Specialist to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role will focus on identifying opportunities to automate manual finance processes, gathering business requirements, designing solutions, and independently delivering automation initiatives that improve efficiency, accuracy and controls.
Working directly with Finance stakeholders, the successful candidate will act as both a Business Analyst and Automation Developer, taking projects from initial concept through to implementation with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities- Identify opportunities to automate manual finance processes.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and document them clearly.
- Produce Business Requirements Documents (BRDs), process maps and solution designs.
- Recommend the most appropriate technology or automation approach for each business problem.
- Design, build, test and deploy automation solutions.
- Improve existing reporting and data processes.
- Integrate data from finance systems including SAP ECC, Excel and reporting platforms.
- Utilise AI-enabled development tools where appropriate to accelerate solution delivery.
- Document solutions and provide knowledge transfer to Finance users.
- Drive continuous improvement across Finance operations.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Power Automate.
- Advanced Power Query (Excel and/or Power BI).
- Advanced Excel.
- Experience designing and implementing business process automation.
- Strong business analysis and requirements gathering skills.
- Experience writing Business Requirements Documents (BRDs).
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Solution-oriented mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
- Experience using AI development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Codex or Microsoft Copilot.
- Understanding of APIs, system integrations and data transformation.
- SQL knowledge.
- SAP ECC.
- MicroStrategy.
- SAP BEx Reporting.
- Power BI.
- Python.
- VBA.
- SharePoint / Microsoft 365.
- Experience within Finance or Shared Services.
- Self-starter with a strong delivery focus.
- Able to translate business problems into practical automation solutions.
- Curious, proactive and commercially minded.
- Comfortable challenging existing processes and recommending improvements.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Group Personal Pension Scheme (between 3% and 9%)
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 paid days of annual leave
- Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
- Holiday Purchase scheme
- Dental and Travel Insurance options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Salary Sacrifice Cars
- Subsidised Gym Membership
- Employee Discounts (Reward Gateway)
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive, and exhaustive statement.
Finance Automation Specialist (12-Month FTC) – Kings Cross, London employer: Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration within the vibrant music industry. As a Global Finance Assistant, you will not only gain invaluable hands-on experience but also benefit from mentorship by seasoned professionals, ensuring your growth and development in finance. This paid opportunity allows you to contribute to exciting live projects while being part of a globally recognised company that values innovation and employee engagement.
