Finance Systems Specialist (Tagetik) at Robert Walters

• We are seeking a Tagetik specialist to administer and optimise our enterprise finance systems, aligning with the organisation's goals to enhance financial transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency. This role is integral to key projects across finance, HR, and ESG functions, ensuring robust data integration and system performance.
• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, technically proficient, and skilled at stakeholder collaboration to drive system efficiency and data accuracy. You will work closely with the Tagetik Solutions Architect, Finance Systems Administrator, and Tagetik business stakeholders (finance, HR, and ESG). As needed, you may also support other finance systems in collaboration with the Finance Systems Administrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Tagetik software to meet organisational requirements, and manage system upgrades, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and seamless implementation.
• Ensure all changes to the Tagetik system follow defined change management processes, incident management protocols, and governance requirements.
• Continuously monitor system performance to ensure optimal functioning of all Tagetik modules, including Financial Consolidation, IFRS16, HR, and ESG.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, workflows, and troubleshooting processes for internal teams and end-users.
• Maintain and troubleshoot data integrations to ensure accurate financial, HR, and ESG data consolidation.
• Administer user permissions and ensure alignment with security best practices.
• Partner with Finance, HR, ESG, and Risk teams to understand operational needs and optimise Tagetik functionalities, such as improving ESG reporting workflows and streamlining financial consolidation processes.
• Manage vendor relationships for Tagetik and related finance systems (e.g., Concur, Sage, Coupa), ensuring timely issue resolution and system enhancements.

Skills & Experience

• 3+ years working with Tagetik or similar Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems.
• Strong understanding of financial consolidation, reporting, and data integration processes.
• Demonstrated experience in system upgrades, UAT, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Tagetik modules, including Financial Consolidation, IFRS16, and ESG.
• Expertise in multi-dimensional and relational databases, with proficiency in SQL.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to simplify complex technical concepts for non-technical users.
• Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to align on goals and deliverables.
• Strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with financial data consolidation, reporting, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in training and supporting end-users in finance-related systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.

Educational Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Relevant certifications in Tagetik or other EPM systems are highly advantageous.