Finance Optimisation Analyst (12 month FTC)

Arch Insurance Group Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch Europe Insurance Services Ltd is seeking a Finance Optimisation Analyst to enhance reporting, automation and controls across Workday, Alteryx, Sigma, DUCO and Anaplan. You will collaborate with Finance stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions and data improvements.

You will apply UK GAAP/US GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills and a proactive mindset to simplify processes and maximise the value of Arch’s finance systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP / US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting and optimisation systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

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

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting systems

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

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.

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.

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