Finance Systems Lead

We’re looking for a Finance Systems Lead to join our Financial Service Centre team. With the launch of our new strategy, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us. 

You’ll be leading the development and support of finance systems that support this vital function. You’ll be both maximising the benefit of our systems investment and always looking for opportunities for improvement

What it's like to work here

Our Finance Service Centre (FSC) is responsible for the provision of all financial transaction processing services for properties, regions, countries and other departments across the Trust. 

Your contractual location will be our Financial Service Centre in Trowbridge and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office twice per week. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.

What you'll be doing

You’ll lead the development of our core finance system, Unit4 ERP, working closely with the Finance Systems Manager to deliver the systems roadmap and support systems administrators. 

You’ll design and build solutions, working closely with key stakeholders to make their requirements a reality. This includes documenting requirements, creating solution designs, and handing over fully documented solutions to the systems administration team. 

You'll provide expert guidance, best practice advice and third-line support to the systems admin team, while collaborating with technical consultants and supporting projects that integrate with Unit4 ERP. You'll stay up to date with developments in finance systems, identifying opportunities to improve systems and processes across the organisation. 

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role. 

Who we're looking for

You’ll bring a broad range of the following knowledge, skills and experience, shaped by different roles, sectors or career paths, and the judgment to apply them effectively at scale; 

• Expertise in the configuration, development and support of the Unit 4 ERP finance system 
• Ability to work with people of all disciplines to develop the best solutions for the organisation 
• Experience working in a disciplined systems development environment 
• Organised and efficient in keeping on top of workload 

Working knowledge of standard PC software such as Excel and SharePoint with the ability to utilise these tools in a non-routine way  

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places