Finance Systems Analyst

Hastings Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working approach

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental health programme

25 days annual leave and more

Cycle to work

Job summary

A digital insurance provider is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to ensure the functionality and efficiency of their finance systems. The role involves providing technical support, resolving queries, and maintaining controls while working closely with finance users and IT teams. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of SQL and experience with Workday Finance. This role offers a hybrid working model, various benefits, including a competitive bonus scheme, and is suited for entry-level applicants.

Qualifications

• Experience with SQL/Snowflake and Workday Finance is essential.
• High accuracy in reconciling large data volumes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills required.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Administering access to finance systems and maintaining controls.
• Troubleshooting and resolving end-user issues.
• Assisting in the initial configuration of new systems.
• Assisting with the initial configuration of new systems and acting as a key contributor for the development of additional capabilities within the systems.

Skills

Knowledge of database technologies e.g. SQL/Snowflake

Previous experience of Workday Finance

High level of accuracy with data reconciliation

Ability to explain technical information

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Location - Bexhill/Hybrid (1-2 days a month in the office)

Welcome to Hastings Direct. 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. As a Finance team, we’re building a market‑leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business.

We’ve tempted you to read on. If you like what you see, we hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Role overview

As a Finance Systems Analyst you will 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. Working closely with finance users, IT teams, and external suppliers, you’ll manage system access, resolve queries, and support infrastructure needs. You will also support our Finance transformation project, working with Microsoft and Snowflake technologies, and aiding in implementing a new ERP system and Finance Data Mart.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Essential skills/experience

• 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).

The interview process

• 1st stage interview with hiring leader.
• 2nd interview with hiring leader’s leader.

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. We welcome applications through the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach.
• Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.
• Financial wellbeing – 4x salary with life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, matched pension contributions up to 10%, plus discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.
• Mental wellbeing programme – thrive mental health app, colleague assistance programme 24/7, in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to cover your needs.
• There’s more! – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, option to buy or sell a week, access to healthcare 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.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Analyst, Finance, and General Business