Finance Systems Analyst

Finance Systems Analyst

Welcome Break Support Centre, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK16 9EZ

Pay up to £45,000 plus fantastic benefits & discounts

This role operates on a hybrid basis, with three days spent in the office and two days working from home. You will need to live within a commutable distance of Newport Pagnell.

The Finance Systems Analyst is a key role within Welcome Break, supporting the Finance Systems Project Analyst whilst being part of the FP&A team.

The role will be responsible for all aspects of system administrator duties including security and creation/maintenance of reporting. By being a subject matter expert in all Finance Systems, the role with provide system training for end users and advise on best practise.

The role will further extend into providing support on projects within the Finance System Transformation programme, as well as working closely with the wider Finance department and IT.

Responsibilities of a Finance Systems Analyst:

• Administration and maintenance of all Finance Software (Xmpro, SUN Cloud, Info Q&A, Proactis)


• Perform weekly/monthly closure on Xmpro. Maintain and manage request for change to master data (new units/mapping of brands)


• Assist the Finance Systems Team with Sun master data updates, including Chart of Accounts, Analysis Codes. Support Sun users with error message resolution. Perform month end system checks (held journals, TB, P&L discrepancies)


• Expert user/SME for all Financial Systems


• Ensure data integrity across all Financial Systems


• Recommend and introduce controls across Finance Systems


• Conducting Finance systems security reviews with Finance Systems Manager and IT


• Report building and maintenance across Finance Systems


• Supporting system changes; implementing upgrades / testing


• Ensure that the Finance Systems are configured to support any changes to finance processes, following best practice.


• Create and maintain Finance system documentation


• Delivery of system training to new starters and relevant business stakeholders


• Prioritise business requirements into firm actions


• Ad hoc business analysis


• Adherence to deadlines; regular reporting deadlines and project deadlines


• Great communication skills; able to communicate effectively to finance and non-finance colleagues

Previous Experience

• Familiar with Management and Statutory accounts.


• Working with Financial Statements – Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow.


• Can build checks into reports to ensure accuracy of numbers.


• Can work from a Summary level statement and drill down to transactional information.


• Understand the importance of system security and how to apply segregation of duties.


• Consistent attention to detail whilst building reports.


• Ability to learn quickly and from previous experience.

Performance Measures

• Quality and standardisation of documentation.


• Quality and performance of solution design.


• Business value in the delivered solution.


• Requirements traceability: projects meet the objectives of the business case and the requirements defined.

Key benefits for you at Welcome Break:

• Competitive salary plus bonus


• 30 days’ holiday increase with service


• Contributory pension (after 3 months)


• Employee discounts (50% off onsite KFC, BK, Starbucks and Pizza Express to name a few)


• My Welcome Break discounts - savings at hundreds of retailers 


• Structured career path and bespoke training


• Free on-site parking across the buisness


• Generous discounts on hotel rooms for you and family members


• Apprenticeship opportunities 

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We are committed to hiring great Team Members from a wide variety of backgrounds ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued and celebrated for what they bring to our business. If you share our values and our passion for great customer service, your career could be Made at Welcome Break.