Senior Finance Systems Analyst

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Job Title:Senior Finance Systems Analyst

Location:Solihull; a flexible hybrid working model which supports you as well as enabling you to work collaboratively with your colleagues

Hours:Full time, Permanent

A bit about us:

At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we are proud to be part of a global banking group. Our mission is simple: to provide straightforward consumer finance solutions that empower customers to make responsible financial decisions. We partner with some of the UK's most well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance purchases in a responsible way.

The Role:

Working as part of the finance function here at BNP Paribas PF UK, you will take ownership of our system integrations into our General Ledger system and associated controls to ensure the validity of financial data across the business.

You will be working closely with teams across IT, alongside multiple different teams within the business, to understand our IT systems and the potential impact these may have on Finance, taking ownership of technical details and technical specifications of our Finance Systems and provide and interpretation to non-system specialists across Finance and the wider business.

You will produce large volume data extracts from CODA and SQL to support troubleshooting, system development, testing and commercial insight by Finance, alongside managing and escalating any flags to ensure potential risks and are managed and mitigated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the management, mapping, enhancement and controls for the Financial Systems Integration with Tallyman (SQL) and Merchant Payment System in CODA
• Understand the company's IT systems and the potential to impact Finance. Managing and escalating as appropriate to ensure risks are managed and mitigated.
• Manage Systems / IT development, including ownership of the Finance test plan, verification of test results and all associated documentation. Collaborate with all areas of Finance to ensure complete testing is undertaken and full consideration is given to the financial impacts.
• Responsible for all assigned balance sheet reconciliations (including sensitive accounts) ensuring that they are performed as per the local and BNPP Personal Finance policy requirements. Full responsibility is to be taken to ensure compliance with the Sensitive Account policy
• Support the implementation of best practice and continuous improvements in the department and wider business areas.
• Manage Systems / IT development, including ownership of the Finance test plan, verification of test results and all associated documentation. Collaborate with all areas of Finance to ensure complete testing is undertaken and full consideration is given to the financial impacts
• Highlight and challenge change implementation where necessary, supported by reasoned and logical arguments and assessing costs, risks and benefits.

Skills & Attributes:

• Experience in one of SAS, Python, or Tableau
• SQL / Server Management
• Knowledge of Accounting / Finance Procedures
• Data Analytics and Data Interrogation skills
• Ability to challenge current procedures and make recommendations
• Ability to communicate technical information to technical and non technical stakeholders

What's in it for you?

Joining BNP Paribas Personal Finance means becoming part of a Top Employer UK dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our customers. Along with a fulfilling career, you'll be able to enjoy a benefits package which you can tailor to your lifestyle and needs, with key highlights including;

• Competitive salary and a contributory pension scheme
• Access to our Health Cash Plan Scheme
• A multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform offering life insurance, private medical insurance, or lifestyle benefits that include discounts on dining, cinema, and days out
• The opportunity to buy and sell holidays, giving you even more control over your work-life balance

Could this be you?

Making a positive impact is at the heart of everything we do whether for our colleagues, customers, partners, or the community. We live by our values: We're positive, we're brave, and we own it. We believe a positive attitude and a passion for making things happen matter most. Don't let confidence hold you back there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we want to hear from you! Whether you're considering a career change or exploring a sector jump, we welcome applicants with transferable skills.

Apply now to express your interest and discover how you can make a meaningful contribution to our dynamic team.

To learn more about careers at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, visit our website: https://www.bnpparibas-pf.co.uk/careers .

Equal Opportunities Disclaimer

BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.