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At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Role overview

This role is responsible for providing the first line of technical finance system support to the Global Finance team

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert to FT's finance systems

• Provide effective and efficient reporting and operational system support to the Global Finance team and the business users

• Handle end-to-end incident management; ensure that tickets are assessed, monitored, and resolved within the identified team’s standards

• Follow defined escalation processes and control procedures in ticket resolution and vendor management

• Collaborate with third party service providers to ensure that system changes are properly implemented as per the agreed requirement and modifications set by the company

• Manages assigned finance systems projects that may include but not limited to coordination, testing, implementation and documentation of system changes and upgrades

• Participate in and perform special tasks and projects that may be assigned from time to time

Person Specification:

• Graduate of any 4-year Bachelor's degree preferably in Information Technology or related

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Finance

• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel

• Experience in using Oracle or other similar finance systems

Core Competencies:

• Effective Communication – Can convey clear and convincing oral and written communication with the business. Able to effectively take into account the audience and nature of information being presented

• Customer Focus - Take action to meet customer needs and concerns. Ability to understand customer issues and resolve them quickly and efficiently

• Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluates alternatives and make recommendations

• Accuracy - Consistent in delivering work of a high standard of quality, precision and according to standards, procedures, rules, regulations and expectations

• Collaboration with Peers – Coordinates with teams across department, organisation, and global boundaries; Builds and maintains a broad network of relationships with the aim of promoting and developing the organisation

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here. ​

Further Information

The FT are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

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