Finance Systems Specialist

October 11, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London

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Mandatory office attendance
3 days per week

Description

The employer, a nationwide UK 24/7 gym chain, is hiring a Finance Systems Specialist at the intersection of Finance and Technology. The role covers supporting Workday Finance and Workday Adaptive Planning, acting as the key contact for Finance users, and monitoring integrations with SQL and data tools. It also includes translating Finance requirements into system improvements, automating manual processes and exploring AI opportunities. The position is hybrid: three days a week at the Clapham Junction office and two days remote.

Responsibilities

Supporting and progressively owning finance systems including Workday Finance and Workday Adaptive Planning, keeping them reliable and well maintained
Acting as the key point of contact for Finance users — investigating issues, identifying root causes and delivering lasting solutions
Monitoring and improving integrations between finance systems and other business-critical applications using SQL and data tools to troubleshoot and reconcile data flows
Working with Finance colleagues to translate their requirements into practical system or process improvements
Contributing to system implementations, upgrades and improvement projects, taking ownership of defined workstreams and supporting testing and adoption
Identifying opportunities to automate manual processes and reduce friction across the Finance function
Exploring how AI and emerging technologies could improve Finance processes and helping turn the strongest ideas into real outcomes
Building effective relationships with external system providers and internal technical teams to resolve issues and deliver agreed changes

Requirements

Several years of experience supporting, administering or improving business systems, enterprise applications or data-led processes
Solid hands-on SQL skills — querying datasets, investigating issues and supporting reconciliations independently
Practical understanding of integrations, APIs or system-to-system data flows from real work or project experience
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills — methodical, thorough and focused on lasting fixes
Experience contributing to systems projects or implementations, with evidence of owning defined workstreams
Confidence communicating technical topics clearly to non-technical stakeholders and running structured requirements discussions

Conditions

Hybrid working — 3 days per week at the Clapham Junction office, 2 days remote
Retained GOLD in the Investors in People award and GOLD in wellbeing
Recognised by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work
Opportunities for development and growth with support for success

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