Finance Workday Systems Analyst

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The Francis Crick have an exciting opportunity available for a Finance Workday Systems Analyst to join one of the world’s leading research Institutes at a crucial time in its evolution, and play a definitive role in shaping it for the future. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary from £48,131 per annum, with benefits, depending on skills and experience.

Hours: Permanent, full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday. 

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 Finance Workday Systems Analyst 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.

As a Finance Workday Systems Analyst at the Crick, you will: 

Develop and implement the Crick’s Privacy Strategy, including:

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

As our Finance Workday Systems Analyst, you will bring:

Relevant and up-to-date knowledge of Workday Finance systems administration

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

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. 

Closing date: 3rd June 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Finance Workday Systems Analyst, please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!

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