Finance Systems Analyst

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AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Finance Systems Analyst for a 6 month contract. Based in London, with 2 days per week required on-site.

Purpose of the role

The Finance Systems Analyst will support a critical period of transformation across their finance systems landscape. This role will sit within the finance systems team, helping to coordinate system activity, strengthen governance, and support the transition towards future-state solutions, including upcoming Fusion implementation. The successful candidate will act as a key link between system users, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, ensuring effective prioritisation, oversight, and continuous improvement of finance systems processes.

What you'll do

Coordinate finance system support activities, ensuring all requests and tickets are effectively managed through a centralised process.

Act as a filter between stakeholders and senior team members, triaging issues and escalating where appropriate.

Support governance frameworks across finance systems, ensuring controls and processes are followed.

Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to maintain system performance and resolve issues.

Assist in prioritising system requests using tools and AI-driven processes.

Build understanding of system interdependencies and support knowledge sharing across the team.

Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Support ongoing transformation activity, including preparation for future system changes.

The Skills you'll need

Strong understanding of control risk, business risk, or systems governance.

Solid knowledge of finance systems, including inputs, outputs, and data flows.

Previous experience working in a finance or finance systems environment.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment and bring structure to complexity.

Proactive mindset with the confidence to question and challenge where needed.

Strong organisational and coordination skills.

Comfortable working closely with stakeholders and managing competing priorities.

Good communication skills with the ability to simplify complex system issues.

Why Arup

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.

AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.

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