Finance Systems Analyst

Details of the role: Permanent, full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday. 

Salary: From £48, 131 - £54,549 with benefits, depending on skills and experience 

About us

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to take risks and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy. 

About the role

The role provides support for finance systems to the finance team and wider Crick community, where required. The main system is Workday but there are other systems which the Analyst will be actively involved in such as Adaptive, Work Tribe and others.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing incoming Workday tickets via the service desk, while also supporting the successful resolution of all BAU issues raised by users, as well as the investigation and resolution of tactical fixes. A key aspect of your role will involve generating a variety of reports and overseeing processes related to expenses and networking and coding.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing improvement of Workday Finance and participate in a range of projects relating to Workday Finance. In addition, you will support the Finance Systems Manager with major enhancements and assist in the strategic planning for the long-term development of the Workday ERP solution.

Collaboration is central to this role. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will work closely with colleagues across the People and ITO teams, as well as other stakeholders across the Crick, to build strong working relationships and promote effective cross-functional collaboration.

What you will be doing

As a Finance Systems Analyst at the Crick, you will be responsible for:

• Ownership of day to day administration of Workday Financials
• Managing discrete projects/ ongoing initiatives for further development of Workday Financials and Workday Adaptive Planning system, including input into business cases for approval by Committee
• Logging of L3 development or incident tickets with our third line support provider Three Plus or Workday directly and overseeing these to conclusion while ensuring correct change management / testing protocols are followed
• Supporting continuous improvement in Workday and being the system governance champion
• Support the Finance Systems Manager with the learning and development of the Finance Systems Apprentice
• Carrying out periodic system checks including utilisation reviews and making recommendations on potential issues or possible improvements

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About you

The post holder should embody and demonstrate our core Crick values: bold, open, and collegial, in addition to the following.

You will bring:

Essential

• Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of Workday Finance systems administration or equivalent relevant financial systems experience
• Demonstrate initiative, a positive attitude and the ability to work unsupervised, and when required to stand in for the Finance Systems Manager
• Be innately collaborative with a curious nature and strong customer focus
• Able to foster professional relationships with customers and colleagues
• Can articulate abstract ideas to ‘non-technical’ colleagues and simplify complex system concepts
• Willing to work in and sometimes lead mini projects in a collaborative environment as and when required

About Working at the Crick… 

Our values  

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture! 

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 

• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 

• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences. We are a Disability Confident: Committed employer and want to ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them - just let us know when you apply. If you need assistance with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post) please email: [email protected]

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What will you receive?  

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development: 

• Visas: Applicants for this role will be eligible for sponsorship to work in the UK 

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays. 

• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%. 

• Health & Well-being: 

• 24/7 GP consultation services. 

• Occupational health services and mental health support programs. 

• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans. 

• Work-Life Balance: 

• Back-up care for dependents. 

• Childcare support allowance. 

• Annual leave purchase options. 
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.

• Perks: 

• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts. 

• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction. 
• Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure with performance-linked progression.