Finance & Project Systems Coordinator Job at London Full Time

Are you an experienced systems professional with strong SQL skills and a solid understanding of finance and project-based environments?

We are seeking a Finance & Project Systems Coordinator to take ownership of a business-critical project management and finance system, acting as the subject matter expert and primary point of contact for users across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical systems expertise with financial and operational processes, driving continuous improvement and ensuring the system delivers maximum value to the business.

This is a hybrid position, requiring attendance in the Central London office two days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.

The Role

As the custodian and subject matter expert for the organisation’s project-based ERP system, you will be responsible for the ongoing administration, development, support and optimisation of the platform. You will work closely with Finance, Project Managers and Project Accountants to ensure the system supports effective project delivery, financial control and business reporting.

Key Responsibilities

– Acting as the primary support contact for all system users.
– Acting as the subject matter expert for the ERP system, providing guidance and support to users across the business.
– Owning the day-to-day administration, governance and optimisation of the system.
– Creating, maintaining and enhancing workflows to support business processes.
– Writing, running and amending SQL scripts and queries.
– Managing user access, permissions and system administration.
– Producing and developing management information and reporting, including revenue, cost and project performance reports.
– Supporting purchase order processes, approvals and data validation controls.
– Reviewing and enhancing workflows, approvals and business processes to improve efficiency and control.
– Working on system enhancements, process improvements and workflow automation.
– Assisting with systems implementations, upgrades and data migration projects.
– Ensuring data integrity, accuracy and compliance with established controls.
– Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement through automation, reporting enhancements and system development.
– Liaising with stakeholders across Finance, Operations and Project teams to identify opportunities for improvement.
– Acting as the system custodian, ensuring best practice use, governance and ongoing optimisation of the platform.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess a strong blend of systems expertise, analytical capability and commercial awareness.

Key Skills & Experience
– Proven experience managing and supporting project-based systems and databases.
– Strong MS SQL skills, including creating workflows from scratch, modifying existing workflows and running scripts.
– Experience working with project-based or professional services ERP systems, including workflow configuration, reporting, project accounting, resource planning, billing and financial management.
– Previous experience supporting integrated project management and finance systems, including user administration, permissions management and process automation.
– Previous experience working with financial or accounting software.
– Strong reporting skills, including creating revenue, cost, project performance and management information reports.
– Experience supporting purchase order systems, approvals workflows and data validation processes.
– Experience of systems implementation, process improvement and data migration projects.
– A good understanding of accounting principles, financial processes and controls.
– Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
– Experience working closely with Project Managers, Project Accountants and Finance teams would be highly advantageous.
– Project accounting experience would be beneficial.

Desirable Experience
– Experience supporting ERP systems within a project-led or professional services environment.
– Knowledge of revenue recognition, project costing and project performance reporting.
– Experience configuring bespoke workflows and business process automation.
– Experience acting as the key system owner or subject matter expert for a business-critical platform.

What’s on Offer

– Salary circa £50,000.
– Hybrid working model – 2 days per week in the Central London office.
– Excellent benefits package.
– Opportunity to take ownership of a key business system and drive meaningful improvements.
– Exposure to both technical systems development and finance operations.
– Collaborative and supportive working environment.
– Genuine opportunity to influence processes, reporting and system enhancements across the business.

If you are a systems-focused professional with strong SQL expertise, ERP experience and a solid understanding of finance processes, we would love to hear from you.

**Application Requirements** – If this opportunity is of interest, please apply ensuring the following information is included within your CV or Cover Letter:

– Current location (Town/City and Postcode).
– Current Right to Work status in the UK. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.
– Current salary.
– Notice period.

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