Finance Systems Analyst

Hastings Group; Bexhill-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to ensure the efficiency of finance systems. Responsibilities include providing technical support, managing system access, troubleshooting issues, and assisting with the configuration of new systems. Candidates should have experience with Workday Finance and knowledge of SQL/Snowflake. The role offers a competitive bonus scheme, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive wellbeing package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in Workday Finance is essential.
• Ability to reconcile large volumes of data.
• Experience in troubleshooting finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Support operations of the finance department.
• Troubleshoot and resolve end-user issues.
• Assist finance team with UAT and best practices.
• Configure new systems and develop additional capabilities.

Skills

High level of accuracy

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Technical explanation to non-technical audience

Database knowledge (SQL/Snowflake)

Finance system troubleshooting

Tools

Workday Finance

Microsoft technologies

Snowflake

Job description

As a Finance Systems Analyst, you'll be central to ensuring our Finance department's systems are functional, efficient, and evolving. You'll provide technical and administrative support, investigate system issues, and document processes to maintain optimal performance and appropriate controls. Partnering closely with finance end-users, IT teams, and external suppliers, you'll manage system access, resolve queries, and support infrastructure needs. You'll also be supporting our Finance transformation project, working with the latest Microsoft & Snowflake technologies, and aiding in implementing a new ERP system and Finance Data Mart as we build a genuinely world-class department.

• Undertaking core BAU duties that support operation of a finance department, including administering access to our systems, month-end activities, and maintaining appropriate controls across our estate
• Working closely across Finance teams, IT, and 3rd party suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of end-user issues & queries
• Assisting the finance team with UAT and sharing best practices
• Assisting with the initial configuration of new systems and acting as a key contributor for the development of additional capabilities within the systems
• Knowledge of database technologies e.g. SQL/Snowflake
• Previous experience of Workday Finance is essential
• High level of accuracy with the ability to reconcile large volumes of data
• Able to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills - ability to work to strict deadlines
• Strong communication, listening and influencing skills (both internal and external)

We're a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we've made huge investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team, we're doing exactly the same - building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business.

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail
• Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support
• Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs
• There's more! - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….