Junior Finance Systems Analyst
Arrow Global Group
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Information Technology
Location: Manchester, UK
Description
The role supports the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Group’s core Finance platforms, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), ExFlow, Anaplan, BlackLine, and Power BI. The postholder will act as a key point of support for Finance system users, helping resolve queries, maintain controls, and contribute to the delivery of a modern, efficient Finance systems landscape.
The role also offers exposure to automation and AI-enabled solutions, supporting approved initiatives that improve reporting, controls, user experience, and productivity, in line with governance and security standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong interest in Finance systems, business systems, or technology within a Finance environment Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and structured problem-solving ability
- Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment Proactive, curious, and eager to learn, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Comfortable working with data, including basic data analysis and interpretation
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Finance and Technology teams
- Exposure to Finance systems such as D365, ExFlow, Anaplan, BlackLine, Power BI, or similar platforms Awareness of core Finance processes (e.g. month-end close, reconciliations, reporting cycles)
- Experience or interest in automation and data tools (e.g. Power Platform, Power BI, SQL, Python, or AI-enabled tools)
- Understanding of process improvement or a mindset focused on driving efficiencies
- Degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Data/Analytics, Computer Science, or a related discipline
- Strong learning agility, with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and ways of working
- Takes ownership of tasks, delivering on commitments and communicating progress effectively
- Collaborative mindset, working effectively with both Finance and Technology teams
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement, seeking more efficient ways of working
- Ongoing mentoring and hands-on learning within a Finance Systems environment
- Access to a supported development plan, including internal and vendor-led training
- Opportunity to gain exposure to automation and AI-enabled Finance initiatives
About the company
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Arrow is a leading European vertically integrated alternative asset manager specialising in private credit and real estate.
Arrow was founded in 2005 by Zach Lewy, CEO, CIO, with the ambition of creating Europe’s leading private credit and real estate investment platform. Today, we deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns for global investors across real estate, direct lending, and opportunistic credit. Arrow’s hallmark is to invest opportunistically, moving between European geographies, asset classes and positions in the capital stack as we evaluate evolving risk/return dynamics. To execute this strategy, Arrow has developed its geographic and asset-class expertise in its target markets.
We own critical parts of the European infrastructure which gives us a practical advantage when operating in fragmented European markets. Our best-in-class asset management and servicing platforms generate differentiated opportunities through a disciplined investing, underwriting insight and proprietary dealflow. This vertically integrated advantage allows us to create sustainable value through market cycles.
Arrow’s local advantage is underpinned by 4,400 talented professionals who are deeply connected to our local markets. We have brought together leading practitioners, both locally and centrally, in the European credit and real estate, and our diverse workforce means we build meaningful connections in these markets through our investments.
Our teams are experts in their chosen fields, and our specialist teams cover areas such as development finance, non-performing loans, single name bankruptcy, corporate restructuring, bridge and agricultural lending, and small business loans. Our local advantage also extends to our unrivalled origination network, forensic underwriting, and portfolio management.
With the added benefit of key European regulatory licences, we service approximately €112 billion of AUM.