Interim Systems Data Analyst

Robertson Bell is supporting a well-established public sector organisation based in Central Manchester to recruit an Interim Systems Data Analyst, on an initial nine-month contract, for an exciting opportunity within a highly collaborative finance systems team.

Working alongside experienced finance systems professionals, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's the data infrastructure that supports the organisation finance systems and processes, providing user support and developing/fixing existing solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing day-to-day support for the finance systems function, responding to user queries and resolving technical issues.
• Maintaining and enhancing reporting solutions using SQL and VBA.
• Investigating and resolving issues relating to Excel macros and automated processes.
• Supporting the ongoing development of finance system functionality and workflow improvements.
• Developing and maintaining reports through SQL database interrogation.
• Assisting with the creation of new system functionality, including workflows, business rules and data entry solutions.
• Working closely with finance and operational stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical system solutions.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance reporting, controls and system efficiency.

The successful candidate will have:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including strong VBA capability.
• Experience writing SQL queries and interrogating databases.
• A demonstrable technical aptitude with the ability to learn and develop finance system solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to support both finance and non-finance users.
• A collaborative approach and a genuine desire to provide excellent customer service.

Desirable experience:

• Experience working within a finance, accounting or finance operations environment.
• Previous exposure to ERP or finance systems, such as Unit4 (Agresso) or similar platforms.
• Experience of .NET/C# development or workflow development.
• Knowledge of reporting, financial data or business intelligence environments.

This is an urgent requirement so, applications with be reviewed and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis. To avoid missing out, please submit yours now.

The contract falls Inside IR35 and will be paid via an Umbrella Company.