Senior Finance Specialist
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Senior Finance Systems Specialist (12?Month FTC) £40-£44k
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Finance Systems Specialist to join a forward?looking Finance team on a 12?month fixed?term contract. This is an exciting period of transformation, and the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting continuous improvement across finance systems, data processes, and technology adoption.
The Role
As a Senior Finance Systems Specialist, you will work closely with Finance leadership to ensure the team maximises value from both existing and emerging technologies. Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the administration, control, and optimisation of key Finance IT systems
- Ensuring robust user access, security controls, and system governance
- Playing a central role in system configuration, maintenance, and data integrity
- Supporting Finance system implementations, upgrades, and enhancement projects
- Monitoring project timelines and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
- Leading and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including designing test scripts, guiding users, and tracking defects
- Producing high?quality support documentation to help users resolve common issues
- Driving best practice in data input, cleansing, and interpretation
This is a hands?on, highly collaborative position, suited to someone who thrives on problem?solving, system improvement, and helping others get the best out of technology.
About You
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Experience supporting and implementing a variety of IT systems
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of data handling
- The ability to create clear, user?friendly support documentation
- A proactive, organised approach with strong planning skills
- A positive, can?do attitude and willingness to take ownership
- Confidence collaborating with both Finance and IT stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, particularly when delivering training
Experience within a Finance function is not essential and candidates from all backgrounds are welcome.
Familiarity with SunSystems, Q&A, SharePoint, Power BI and/or Workday is advantageous, but not required.
Why Join
- Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Finance transformation
- Hands?on involvement in system upgrades and improvement initiatives
- Collaborative working environment across Finance and IT
- Chance to shape documentation, processes, and user training
If you’re excited by the opportunity to support system excellence and drive technology?led improvements within Finance, this role offers a rewarding and impactful next step.
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Consultant
Phoebe Waddicor
Phoebe joined Jackson Hogg in March 2026 and has over 4 years of recruitment experience, specialising in the Interim Finance market across the North East. Phoebe is passionate about delivering quick, high-quality solutions and prides herself in building strong, customer-focused relationships.
Outside of work, you'll usually find her in the gym, trying new food spots, watching rugby, catching up with friends, or heading back to Lancashire to see family.
Principal Consultant - Finance
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