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We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Analyst to join the Finance Systems Team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

About the Role:

You will play a key role in supporting our critical Finance and Procurement platforms, including Unit4 and Adaptive, as we prepare for a major transformation.

We're currently in the process of selecting a new ERP system - with Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Dynamics under consideration - and this role will be instrumental in supporting stakeholders through a smooth and successful transition from our existing systems to the new platform.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting existing system, perform day-to-day administration and monitoring of the both Unit 4 Finance system and Adaptive forecasting system
  
• Provide help-desk assistance to users across institute - by troubleshooting and quickly resolving issues
  
• Being a key member for Data Migration project.
  
• Being a part new ERP system design team to assist the implementation partner to find the optimal out of box solution for Sanger.
  
• Ensure system compliance with Company policies, procedures and protocols for system standards, customisations and changes
  
• Taking the lead on training for users
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, team working and focus on delivering benefits for internal customers
  

About You:

You will be an adaptable and collaborative professional with a strong interest in finance systems and continuous improvement. Whether you come from a technical or finance background, you're confident working with systems like Unit4, Adaptive, or similar, and enjoy solving problems, supporting colleagues, and helping teams get the best from their tools. You value clear communication, are comfortable with change, and bring a proactive, inclusive approach to your work. Most importantly, you're a team player who's motivated by making a positive impact.

Essential Technical Skills:

• Part-qualified accountant or equivalent or equivalent working experience
  
• Degree in Business, Information Systems or related area or equivalent experience
  
• Proven experience of supporting finance system (Unit 4 finance system, Oracle fusion, Microsoft dynamics)
  
• Demonstrable experience in Financial Budgeting and Planning system with Adaptive Insight preferred
  

Competencies and Behaviours:

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with all levels of management and staff and clearly present ideas and solutions to more complex technical issues
  
• Proven ability to influence and persuade
  
• High level of problem solving/analytical skills
  
• Strong interpersonal skills, team working and focus on delivering benefits for internal customers
  
• The ability to actively question and listen to be able to problem solve
  
• Experience in driving and managing change in a complex organization
  
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with stakeholders, customers and cross-functional teams with an approach that is open, flexible, and transparent to identifying solutions with a personal ethos of continuous improvement
  

Application Process:

Please apply with your CV and a Cover letter outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience set out above, why you want to apply to this role and what value/experience you can bring.

Other Information:

We have a flexible work ethic and after an initial training period on campus, we offer hybrid-working with minimum of two days per week onsite.

Salary range (Dependant on skills and experience):

Grade 1: £54,995 to £65,000 G1 Role profile

Closing date: 25th May 2025

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - expiry date 31st Dec 2026

Hybrid Working at Wellcome Sanger:

We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That's why we're committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits:

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.