Finance Optimisation & Automation Analyst

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

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