Finance Optimisation Analyst (12 month FTC)

archgroup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

14101 Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is seeking a Finance Optimisation Analyst to help finance work smarter, faster and more effectively. You will deliver high-quality reporting, automation and process improvements across Workday, Alteryx, DUCO, Sigma and Anaplan, partnering with stakeholders to simplify processes and strengthen data controls.

This is not traditional finance reporting. The ideal candidate enjoys challenging inefficiencies and has experience with the stated systems to

Qualifications

• Good understanding of accounting principles (UK GAAP/US GAAP).
• Advanced Excel skills and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with financial reporting and optimisation systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable with changing requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Finance reporting solutions across Workday, Sigma, Alteryx, DUCO and Anaplan, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
• Design, develop and maintain Workday composite reports and discovery boards to deliver accurate and insightful information.
• Build and maintain Alteryx workflows to automate Finance processes, transform data and reduce manual effort.
• Support development of Anaplan models for planning, forecasting and performance management.
• Develop and enhance DUCO reconciliation rules and matching logic to strengthen financial controls.
• Identify and implement AI solutions to improve financial reporting, automation, analysis and operational effectiveness.
• Partner with Finance and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver practical reporting solutions.
• Support system testing, upgrades and change initiatives, ensuring reliability and control.
• Promote continuous improvement by simplifying processes and improving data quality.
• Maintain the Finance Improvement Tracker and coordinate optimisation initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytics

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Degree in Accounting / Finance

ACA/ACCA/CIMA (preferred)

Tools

Workday

Alteryx

Sigma

DUCO

Anaplan

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role Summary & Purpose

The Finance Optimisation Analyst is responsible for helping Finance work smarter, faster and more effectively. Combining analytical thinking, technology expertise and a passion for continuous improvement. The role focuses on delivering high-quality reporting, automation and process optimisation solutions across Workday, Alteryx, DUCO, Sigma and Anaplan. It also involves working closely with various stakeholders to seek out opportunities to simplify processes, improve data visibility, strengthen controls and maximise the value of Arch’s Finance systems.

This is not a traditional finance reporting role. A suitable candidate is someone who is naturally curious, enjoys challenging inefficient processes, takes pride in finding better ways of doing things, and has past experience with the stated systems.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Finance reporting solutions across Workday, Sigma, Alteryx, DUCO and Anaplan, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.

• Design, develop and maintain Workday composite reports and discovery boards to deliver accurate and insightful information.

• Build and maintain Alteryx workflows to automate Finance processes, transform data and reduce manual effort.

• Support the development, enhancement and expansion of Anaplan models for planning, forecasting and performance management.

• Develop and enhance DUCO reconciliation rules and matching logic to strengthen financial controls and improve reconciliation efficiency.

• Identify and implement practical AI solutions to improve financial reporting, automation, analysis and operational effectiveness.

• Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver practical reporting and system solutions.

• Support system testing, upgrades and change initiatives, ensuring Finance solutions remain reliable, accurate and well controlled.

• Promote continuous improvement by simplifying processes, improving data quality and implementing scalable solutions.

• Maintain the Finance Improvement Tracker, capturing business requests, prioritising workloads and coordinating the delivery of optimisation initiatives.

Role Requirements & Skills

• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (i.e. UK GAAP / US GAAP).

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Experience with financial reporting and optimisation systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Adaptable and comfortable with changing business requirements.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline.

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or working towards) preferred.

Experience

• Experience in financial reporting.

• Insurance industry experience is preferred but not essential.

• Experience with one or more of the stated systems is desirable - Workday, Alteryx, Sigma, DUCO and Anaplan.

14101 Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd