Finance System Specialist

Nido is on an exciting journey to become Europe’s leading Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) provider. Our story began with a vision to create exceptional living spaces that bring together quality, community, and design — a vision that continues to guide our growth today. With 12,000 beds across 32 properties in the Iberian Peninsula and our new European headquarters in Madrid, we’re shaping the future of how students live, connect, and thrive.In 2025, we welcomed Livensa Living into the Nido family, creating one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic living platforms. Together, we’re expanding into new markets like Germany and Italy, bringing our passion for design, community, and exceptional resident experiences to even more people across Europe.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEThe Finance Systems Specialist is responsible for the technical ownership, day-to-day management, and continuous improvement of Finance applications, primarily Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O / MSD) and the Financial Consolidation tool Lucanet, among others (Kyriba, Payhawk, Stripe, etc.)The role acts as the key link between Finance, the wider business, and external implementation/support partners, ensuring systems are stable, compliant, well-controlled, and continuously delivering business value.KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIESApplication Support, Operations & UpdatesAct as the primary point of contact for Finance and non-Finance users in the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (MSD)Provide functional support, troubleshooting, and guidance to usersCoordinate and escalate incidents, questions, and complex issues to external partners where requiredManage interfaces and data flows to and from MSD, ensuring data accuracy and timelinessPerform configuration changes within MSD where complexity is low and in line with agreed processes; coordinate more complex changes with external partnersMaintain system documentation, including processes, configurations, and user guidanceChange & Release Management (MSD)Own and coordinate the Change Management process for MSD, including:Advising on the business value, risks, costs, and impact of requested changesSupporting prioritisation of change requests in alignment with Finance and business stakeholdersCoordinating and overseeing the delivery of changes according to defined requirements and agreed timelinesEnsuring appropriate testing:Functional/pre-testing by the Application ManagerUser Acceptance Testing (UAT) by the businessObtaining required approvals and formal sign-off for change execution and go-liveDeploying changes and updates across environments, including ProductionEnsure changes comply with internal controls, governance, and audit requirementsSecurity, Controls & ComplianceManage Security Roles in MSD and related assignment processesDesign and optimise security roles in line with:Segregation of Duties (SoD) principlesInternal control and compliance requirementsCost-efficient license usageEnsure user access follows defined approval workflows and audit standardsMaintain periodic access reviews and documentationPerform scheduled compliance controls and/or align the design changes in these controls optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of compliance controlsContinuous Improvement & InnovationStay up to date with new MSD functionality, updates, and releasesProactively identify enhancements that bring efficiency, control, or business valueAct as a trusted advisor to Finance on how systems can better support processes and reportingFinancial Consolidation & Reporting (Lucanet)Support the implementation and ongoing use of Lucanet as the Group Financial Consolidation toolManage all aspects of Lucanet, including:Interfaces and data flows from MSD and other Finance systemsBuilding and maintaining consolidation and management reportsMaintaining and aligning the Chart of Accounts in both MSD and LucanetManaging user access and security roles within LucanetEnsure consistency, accuracy, and reliability of consolidated financial dataSupport Finance teams with consolidation processes and reporting requirementsTraining & Stakeholder ManagementTrain new users and support ongoing user education for MSD and LucanetWork closely with Finance teams across multiple European countriesTranslate business requirements into functional system solutionsCoordinate effectively with external vendors and implementation partnersQUALIFICATIONSIn-depth knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (MSD)Strong understanding of end-to-end financial processes, including:General LedgerAccounts Payable & ReceivableFinancial ReportingFinancial ConsolidationExperience managing system interfaces and data integrationsExperience with Lucanet or similar financial consolidation tools is highly desirableStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to assess business value and impact of system changesExcellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesStrong communication skills, able to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to work confidently in an international, multi-country environmentExposure to the living or real assets sectors (e.g., student accommodation, residential, or hospitality) is highly advantageous.Fluent in English and Spanish; additional German or Italian language skills are an advantage. #J-18808-Ljbffr