Finance Data Lead

1st Central; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Data Lead to enhance data excellence within finance. This pivotal role involves leading data management, reporting, and analytics efforts to ensure financial data accuracy and security. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial data analysis and governance, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Embrace the flexibility of primarily remote work while contributing to a dynamic finance and data community that values innovation and collaboration. If you're passionate about driving data solutions that support business success, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in financial data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of data governance principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial data landscape and ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data functionality.

Skills

Financial Data Analysis

Reporting

Business Intelligence

Data Governance

Stakeholder Engagement

Tools

Workday

Adaptive Insights

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Overview

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Base pay range

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Role Summary

Are you passionate about driving data excellence within finance? Do you thrive on enhancing data functionality that supports business success? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At 1st Central, we’re looking for a skilled Finance Data Lead to own and evolve our financial data landscape. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the change journey to support and deliver data management, reporting, and analytics for our Finance team. With a strong foundation in financial data analysis, data governance, and business intelligence, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across Finance, IT, and the wider business to ensure our financial data is accurate, secure, and fit for purpose.

Skills and Qualifications

• Financial Data Expertise: Strong experience in financial data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence, with familiarity with systems like Workday and Adaptive Insights.
• Solution-Oriented: Ability to translate finance requirements into data solutions, with a focus on automation and analytics improvements.
• Data Governance Knowledge: Understanding of data accuracy, consistency, and control, ensuring alignment with governance principles.
• Collaborative Skills: Proactive stakeholder engagement and ability to work across teams to drive change and results.

Work Environment

Flexible working arrangements, primarily from home with one day per week in our Haywards Heath office, West Sussex. We support your preferences for remote or in-office work.

About Us

1st Central combines the agility of a tech company with the reliability of an insurer, focusing on people, data, and innovation. Join our Finance and Data community to help shape our future in a collaborative environment that values your input.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Finance and Analysis
• Industry: Insurance