Data Analyst – Finance Data

Systems Accountants; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader seeks a Data Analyst to join their growing Finance Data & Reporting team. This role involves acting as a liaison between finance and technology teams, leading projects, and ensuring data solutions align with business needs. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, finance experience, and familiarity with data tools. This position offers a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the insurance sector preferred.
• Proven ability to gather and translate business requirements.
• Curious and eager to learn the business.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between Finance and technical teams.
• Manage and resolve data-related issues.
• Lead small projects from initiation to delivery.

Skills

Advanced SQL proficiency

Strong finance experience

Excellent stakeholder management

Experience with SQL Server and Snowflake

Familiarity with Power BI

Tools

SQL Server

Snowflake

Power BI

Job description

Data Analyst – Finance Data

Salary: £85,000 + benefits

Location: Hybrid, London (Global Insurance Firm)

About the Role

SystemsAccountants is partnering with a global insurance leader to recruit a Data Analyst to join their expanding Finance Data & Reporting team.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, acting as the bridge between the Finance function and technical teams, ensuring data solutions meet business needs.

The successful candidate will be hands-on with data, lead small projects, manage offshore analysts, and contribute to shaping the company’s growing data strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between Finance stakeholders and technical teams to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Analyse financial data using the company’s Data Platform, supporting both BAU and project delivery.
• Manage and resolve issues, ensuring timely problem-solving and process improvement.
• Lead small projects and oversee change requirements from initiation to delivery.
• Manage and coordinate offshore technical BA resources.
• Drive data quality and support the delivery of new finance data products.

Essential Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL proficiency.
• Experience with SQL Server and Snowflake.
• Knowledge of Master Data Services (MDS) and AWS architecture.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other analytics tools.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts.

Business Skills

• Strong finance experience
• Insurance sector experience (preferred).
• Proven ability to gather and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Personal Attributes

• Independent, hands-on approach with a “go-getter” mindset.
• Strong team player with leadership potential.
• Curious and eager to learn the business.

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