Finance Data Analyst

Overview

In this role you will support a major finance transformation programme by improving finance processes, strengthening controls, and enhancing data quality. You will work with cross-functional teams to implement ERP and reporting solutions, focusing on data lineage, governance, and effective data management. You will translate business needs into requirements, support data migration and testing, and drive automation to reduce manual workarounds. The role offers impact on reporting quality, controls, and data integrity in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support across External Reporting processes, finance systems, and finance data.
• Link transactional data from Sub-ledger to the correct ledger.
• Gather and document requirements (business, data, functional, and technical).
• Support the design of standardised finance processes, reducing manual workarounds and increasing automation.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify process inefficiencies, data issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Support data lineage, data governance, and master data management activities.
• Contribute to ERP implementation activities, including opening balances, data migration, testing, and reporting readiness.
• Execute UAT and support defect resolution to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Maintain data traceability documentation and support the implementation of effective data controls.
• Work closely with Finance, Data, Technology, and Change stakeholders to manage risks, issues, and delivery timelines.

Key requirements

• Strong background in Finance Transformation, Finance Change, or ERP programmes.
• Insurance sector experience is a must
• Experience with External Reporting, Financial Controls, and Finance Data Management.
• Understanding of Data Lineage, Data Governance, and Master Data Management principles.
• Proven experience gathering requirements and supporting system implementations.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within a regulated or complex corporate environment is highly desirable.

• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Communication
• External Reporting
• Finance Data Management
• Data Lineage

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