Finance Systems Analyst
up to £60k depending on experience
4 days a week in the office
Previous experience as a systems accountant / analyst required

I am recruiting for an experienced systems Accountant / analyst that has previously worked within an established finance team, to join a Global Hospitality business in London. You will support a broad range of activities across the central finance team, contributing to financial reporting, systems management, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities will include:
*Preparing and analysing consolidated financial results across multiple operating entities, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
*Supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidation activities and preparation of management summaries.
*Assisting with group-level budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes through maintenance of financial models, reporting templates, and system inputs.
*Managing and maintaining finance systems (including ERP, consolidation, and reporting tools), ensuring data integrity, appropriate user access, and alignment with internal controls.
*Coordinating system updates, configuration changes, testing cycles, and enhancement initiatives to ensure systems remain reliable and fit for purpose.
*Overseeing finance master data (such as chart of accounts, hierarchies, and mapping structures) to maintain consistency and accuracy across entities.
*Identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline and automate financial processes in collaboration with operational finance teams.
*Acting as a point of contact for system-related queries, resolving issues or escalating to IT and external providers where necessary.
*Delivering training and guidance to finance users to improve system utilisation and capability.
*Supporting internal and external audit processes by providing documentation, system walkthroughs, and control evidence.
Candidate Specification:
*Qualified or part-qualified accountant (or equivalent finance certification), with approximately 3 to five years of experience within finance
*Strong technical aptitude across financial systems and reporting tools, including:
*Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or similar finance platforms.
*Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, or performance management tools.
*Working knowledge of databases, system integrations, and structured data environments.
*Familiarity with business intelligence or data visualisation platforms.
*Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet modelling and data analysis.
*Confident written and verbal communication skills in English. Additional European language capability would be beneficial.
*Prior experience within a multi-entity or operationally driven environment is advantageous, particularly where financial reporting cycles and performance metrics vary across locations.
*Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, work to deadlines, and deliver high-quality outputs in a structured and organised manner.