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What does it take for a whole charity to trust the numbers it relies on? Effective finance systems, and the technical expert who keeps them that way. At Alzheimer's Society, that expert could be you.
About the opportunity
As Finance Systems Analyst, you'll be our in-house expert on the finance systems that keep the Society running. You'll sit in our Finance Systems and Data team, part of the Finance and Assurance directorate, and report to the Systems Accountant. You'll also line manage our Finance Systems Administrator.
Finance and Assurance have a clear vision. We want to be the Society's single point of truth. We are trusted partners and credible experts, and we work as one team. You'll help make that real. You'll embed and improve Unit4 and the systems around it, so colleagues have the tools and insight they need.
This is a hands-on, technical role with real influence. You'll give second-line support and solve the tricky problems. You'll turn what people need into clear system changes. And you'll be the steward of the change process, so every update is logged, tested and signed off. You'll build and look after the links between Unit4 and other systems. You'll also shape the reports and dashboards that turn raw data into insight.
About you
You're a finance systems specialist who enjoys solving technical problems and improving how things work. You're comfortable in the detail, you work well across teams, and you're committed to helping others learn. You're always looking for a more efficient way to do things.
You'll have:
- Proven experience of Unit4 ERPx or another ERP finance system. Experience of Avalara and Proactis would be a bonus.
- Experience of building reports with tools such as Unit4 FP&A, Power BI, Tableau or Excel.
- A track record of building, fixing and caring for system links.
- Good knowledge of core accounting, ideally in a large organisation, and a part-qualified CCAB award or equivalent experience.
- Experience of managing change, from small tweaks to system upgrades and patches.
- Sharp problem-solving skills, with a knack for the right fix.
- Leading and coaching skills that help others learn, grow and do their best work.
- The proven ability to work across teams and levels to get things done.
- Demonstratable experience creating clear records and strong technical documents.
What you'll focus on
- Line managing the Finance Systems Administrator and standing in for the Systems Accountant when needed.
- Being our subject expert on Unit4 ERPx, Unit4 FP&A and the wider finance system landscape.
- Helping design efficient processes that meet the rules and keep data safe.
- Turning user needs into clear specs and keeping change control tight. Every change is logged, tested and approved.
- Solving complex system issues, on your own or with suppliers and colleagues.
- Supporting audits with the facts and figures they need.
- Helping deliver upgrades, patches and new features, and easing them into daily use.
- Building and caring for the links between Unit4 and systems such as Proactis, Clarity and Avalara.
- Improving our reports and dashboards with Unit4 FP&A, the Information Browser and Power BI.
- Running learning sessions that grow confidence in the system.
- Championing good use of the system and gently challenging off-system workarounds.
- Building trust across Finance, Assurance and the wider Society.
Are you ready to bring your technical know-how and problem-solving into a team working to end the devastation of dementia?
Thank you!
THINK is expanding our Data function and looking for find a Data Consultant who can help achieve that growth.
THINK Data is the specialist data function of THINK, working exclusively in the charity and not-for-profit sector. We combine deep sector knowledge with hands-on technical expertise across three core areas: data health, analytics and insight, and CRM system challenges.
Led by the Director of THINK Data, the team covers key elements of data strategy with charity clients to help them get more from their data and make better decisions. Discovering the challenges around the infrastructure of systems, processes and insight capability charities need to make data work harder for their mission. The Director leads on new business generation, team development, innovation in data products and thought leadership across the sector. Part of that innovation is exploring the best ways to use AI in how we work and how we advise clients, taking a considered and human approach.
The Data Consultant role centres on data discovery and consultancy - working with charity clients to understand their data challenges and shape practical roadmaps for change. Alongside this you will contribute to client delivery, own key internal systems, and help develop new products and services.
This is an opportunity to grow. We are looking for a driven, ambitious individual with a background in charity fundraising and experience in data analysis and management, who is ready to take a step up into consultancy. The role offers a clear path to develop from Data Consultant to Senior Data Consultant, with the potential over time to progress towards Data Director. The right person will help shape the future of THINK Data and grow as the function grows.
To apply please follow the guidance in the Candidate Pack. Informal calls with Steve White, Director of THINK Data or Matt Smith, Managing Director of THINK are available upon request.
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