Finance Systems Developer

Job Introduction

***Remote/home working with occasional visits to our Kent or London office***

Our people are everything to us. The way they deliver exceptional experiences every day for our customers, for their colleagues. The way they own what they do. Their 'Why's it like that?' curiosity. How they always think of others and work together to get things done. For us, for you, make do will never do. Good enough? Not even close. Come and do the best work of your life alongside lovely colleagues. Come to Saga. 

And right now, we are looking for a Finance Systems Developer to join our growing Finance Transformation team! You will be responsible for the day-to-day support of the Finance Systems architecture, which will include performing systems administration, maintenance tasks and providing support and training to your colleagues, both within Finance and other departments across the business. 

You will also be responsible for delivery of the Finance Transformation programme, including the development of existing systems and identifying and implementing new systems to deliver process efficiencies across the Finance department and beyond!

You’ll have experience of working with SQL, VBA and TM1, Purchase to Pay platforms such as Coupa, project management and systems implementation.

And in return, you can look forward to all the responsibility and involvement of an integral role, providing you with a rewarding and fast-paced career with an excellent benefits package.

So, if this is of interest to you then we would be keen to hear from you!

Role Responsibility

• Working with the business and finance teams to understand requirements and propose suitable system design specification. 
• Implementing designed technical solutions, including completing comprehensive testing, and adequate training & documentation of solution.
• Providing day to day support to colleagues with queries and issues as raised
• Performing systems administration & maintenance tasks on the core systems the team supports (Dream, Controller, TM1, Cadency, PTX and Coupa)
• Assisting in version upgrades and roll outs of the Finance systems. 
• Managing implementation of change / new systems from end to end, including full design approval stage, development, testing and PIR process.
• Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement, supporting colleagues and seeking to contribute original ideas to the benefit of the department and organisation
• Providing support to the Finance Systems Manager as required

The Ideal Candidate

• Excellent attention to detail is a must as is the ability to understand existing processes.
• Working with the finance team and other departments to translate business requirements into design.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good analytical and technical skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to learn new products, systems and processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Ability to use own initiative or work as part of a team.
• Development experience, preferably within Finance Systems
• Proven experience of project management and systems implementation
• Experience working with SQL, VBA and TM1
• Experience working with Purchase to Pay platform (such as Coupa)

Our Saga Values:

Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen. 

Empathy – Always aware of others. 

Curiosity – Always asking why.

Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!

Package Description

The standard benefits when you join Saga include: 

• Remote working available where possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year 

• Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service 

• Workplace Pension 

• AXA Be Supported 

• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies

About the Company

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

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