Finance Systems Analyst

Hastings Direct; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working – hybrid arrangement

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing benefits

Mental wellbeing program

Additional leave options

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to support the Finance team in maintaining and evolving their systems. The successful candidate will work closely with finance end-users and IT teams, assisting in troubleshooting, system management, and Finance transformation projects. Candidates should have experience with SQL/Snowflake and possess strong organizational skills. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience supporting the operation of a finance department.
• Ability to explain technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Experience in troubleshooting end-user issues and queries.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Finance department's systems are functional and evolving.
• Provide technical and administrative support to finance users.
• Assist finance team with user acceptance testing (UAT).

Skills

Knowledge of database technologies e.g. SQL/Snowflake

High level of accuracy with the ability to reconcile large volumes of data

Strong communication, listening and influencing skills

Excellent organisational and time management skills

Self-motivated and enthusiastic with attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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Location: Bexhill - Hybrid

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 Finance team, we’re building a market leading finance technology platform and investing in our people to add value to the business.

Role overview

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. You’ll partner closely with finance end-users, IT teams, and external suppliers, 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 world-class department.

Job details – you’ll need to have demonstrable experience in:

• 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
• Work closely across Finance teams, IT, and 3rd party suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of end-user issues & queries
• Assist finance team with UAT and sharing best practice
• Assist with initial configuration of new systems and act as key contributor for the development of additional capabilities within the systems

Qualifications

Essential skills/experience:

• Knowledge of database technologies e.g. SQL/Snowflake
• 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)
• Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and the ability to multitask with a strong attention to detail and concentration

The interview process

Our interview process involves the below:

• 1st stage interview with hiring leader
• 2nd interview with hiring leader's leader

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require support or adjustments during recruitment, you’ll have fair access to them. We also welcome applications through the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). For more information, visit our inclusive careers page. Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits

• Flexible working – hybrid arrangement
• Competitive bonus scheme – annual 4Cs performance bonus
• Financial wellbeing—life assurance (4x salary), income protection, and matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Mental wellbeing program – Thrive app, 24/7 support, mental health first aiders
• Additional benefits – 25 days leave + bank holidays (buy/sell option), health care and cashback plans, Cycle to work, tech schemes, onsite facilities, social events

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer. 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. The recruitment process includes reference checks, and may include credit and criminal record checks.