"Systems run the business and the people run the systems." - Michael Gerber. 
 
Sheridan Maine is partnering with an established client, based in Smethwick, just outside of Birmingham city centre, to recruit a Financial Systems Specialist. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced business and play a key role in enhancing and supporting their financial systems.
 
Role Overview:
This position sits under the IT department but focuses primarily on financial systems, so a strong understanding of financial processes and accounting is essential.
 
Responsibilities of the Financial Systems Specialist include:

• Collaborate with users and project stakeholders to gather and understand both functional and non-functional requirements, technical limitations, issues, and risks.
• Assist in documenting both current and future business processes at various levels, ensuring clarity and alignment across the organisation.
• Contribute to project planning, supporting task coordination and activity management within the project team.
• Provide day-to-day support for incidents, queries, requests, and issues, escalating to third-level support or technology partners when necessary.
• Research and assess potential solutions to ensure the best outcomes for the business.
• Propose improvements to existing processes, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Work alongside users, project teams, and broader stakeholders to design and document solutions that meet business needs.
• Review and collaborate with technical specialists on customisation and integration of systems to meet specific requirements.
• Assist in data migration activities, ensuring smooth transitions and accurate reconciliation of data.
• Undertake System Integration Testing (SIT) and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Operational Acceptance Testing (OAT) to ensure quality deliverables.

 
The successful Financial Systems Specialist will require:

• Functional and technical knowledge of Unit4 ERP application and infrastructure.
• Strong financial/accounting acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into functional systems requirements.
• Experience as a systems-strong accountant or a finance-savvy IT professional is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with system integration, customisation, and process documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, collaborative team player who can also work independently.

 
Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum.
• £5,000 car allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working model – 3 days per week in the office.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking business during a period of growth and transformation.

 
If you're ready to combine your financial expertise with systems knowledge to make a real impact in a dynamic business, apply today!
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.