Finance Optimisation Analyst (12 month FTC)

McNeil & Co.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is seeking a Finance Optimisation Analyst to help finance work smarter through reporting, automation and process improvement. The role focuses on delivering high-quality insights across Workday, Sigma, Alteryx, DUCO and Anaplan, partnering with stakeholders to simplify processes and strengthen controls.

The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, a track record of improving finance processes, and hands-on experience with the listed systems to maximise the value

Qualifications

• 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.
• Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• Experience in financial reporting.
• Insurance industry experience is preferred but not essential.

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial reporting

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification (or in progress)

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.
• Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or working towards) preferred.
• 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 Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis. With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.

Attention Job Seekers: Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch) and its affiliates take your interest in working here very seriously. Please be vigilant to fraudulent activity if you receive a communication or email asking you to submit any personal information. Do not send money or pass any details to someone suggesting they can provide employment with Arch. You should only enter your information into our official career portal. Please know the following about our interviewing and hiring practices. We never make job offers without a formal, in person, interview process. We never ask you to send money of any kind.