Senior Systems Analyst
location: Amsterdam, North Holland
practice area: Accountancy and Finance
job type: permanent
salary: competitive base bonus and benefits
сonsultant: Jen McMurray
date posted: 25/11/2025
Senior Systems Analyst | Amsterdam | Hybrid Working
Altum Consulting is partnering with a listed, global investment firm to support their search for an experienced Senior System Analyst based in Amsterdam.
This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic, international finance team and take ownership of systems operations, process improvements, and automation within a sophisticated and diverse environment.
The Senior System Analyst will focus on maintaining and enhancing the functionality, efficiency, and integrity of accounting and reporting systems. This hands-on role combines system operations, project management, and the development of innovative, automated solutions to support the investment accounting process.
Role & Responsibilities:
Own and improve our finance systems
Set up new investors, entities, vehicles, deals and allocation rules correctly and efficiently
Maintain and refine system templates, reports and master data so everything runs smoothly
Act as a super user, solving day to day system questions and issues
Drive smarter usage and optimisation
Run system tasks such as scripts, SQL queries and database updates to keep data accurate and usable
Manage upgrades, data feeds and new tools, making sure changes land well with the team
Keep documentation clear and up to date so others can follow best practice
Build automation and innovation into the process
Work with users to understand what information they need and how they use it
Design and build automated reports, checks and analyses that reduce manual work
Spot system inefficiencies and fix them with elegant, scalable solutions
Lead projects from idea to delivery
Plan and manage system and accounting projects that improve the way finance operates
Coordinate stakeholders, timelines and resources, and keep everyone updated on progress
Make sure solutions are robust, tested and embedded in the day to day process
Coach and develop others
Train junior colleagues on systems, tools and best practices
Share knowledge and help lift the overall technical level of the team
Education & Experience
- Educated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Economics, Business Administration, or Information Sciences or equivalent
- Additional training in accounting and/or systems development preferred
- Minimum 4 years' experience in systems/applications analytics role or accounting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel including VBA, SQL, and accounting systems
- Comfortable handling and analysing large data sets
- Experience with Access Databases or similar tools is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, fluency in English is essential
- Must hold a valid EU passport or work permit for The Netherlands
What Our Client Offers:-
- Competitive base salary high bonus
- Fully paid pension other financial benefits
- Hybrid working options
- Remote working options
- Realistic and achievable progression opportunities
- Opportunity to work in diverse and international setting
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail of systems and data, but also wants a visible impact on how the wider finance function works.
To apply, please send an updated resume for review. We look forward to hearing from you!
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