Finance Systems Architect

Direct Line Group Careers; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Finance Systems Architect to play a critical role in supporting business changes and implementing financial systems. This role involves designing scalable and secure systems while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in finance systems architecture, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility in work location.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

Generous holidays

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Experience within the insurance industry is essential.
• An accountancy qualification is a must.
• Experience in leading or implementing transformation programmes.
• Proven experience in finance systems architecture and implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound business changes in the financial solutions function.
• Design and maintain financial systems aligned with business initiatives.
• Ensure financial systems are scalable and secure.
• Collaborate with business units for requirements gathering.
• Lead the implementation of finance systems with enterprise platforms.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance in finance systems.

Skills

Experience in the insurance Industry

Accountancy qualification

Experience in leading transformation programmes

Finance systems architecture and implementation

Understanding of financial processes and regulatory requirements

Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle Financials)

System integration and data migration

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaborative working with cross-functional teams

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

Overview

Finance Systems Architect
London / Leeds – Hybrid
FTC - 12 Months

Direct Line is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of Direct Line or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

What you'll be doing

• Play a pivotal role in supporting inbound business changes in the financial solutions function.

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining financial systems that align with business transformation initiatives.

• The architect will ensure that financial systems are scalable, secure, and integrated with other enterprise systems to support evolving business needs.

• Collaborate with business units to understand inbound changes and translate them into finance system requirements.

• Design and architect finance systems to support new business processes and regulatory requirements.

• Lead the implementation and integration of finance systems with other enterprise platforms.

• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within finance systems.

• Provide technical guidance and support to finance teams during system changes.

• Continuously evaluate and improve finance system performance.

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

What you'll need

• Experience within the insurance Industry.

• An Accountancy qualification.

• Experience in leading / implementing transformation programmes.

• Proven experience in finance systems architecture and implementation.

• Strong understanding of financial processes and regulatory requirements.

• Expertise in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or similar platforms.

• Experience with system integration, data migration, and change management.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:

• 9% employer contributed pension

• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover

• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance

• EV car scheme

• Generous holidays

• Buy as you earn share scheme

• Employee discounts and cashback

• Plus, many more

We want everyone to get the most out of their time at Direct Line. Which is why we've looked beyond the financial rewards and created an offer that takes your whole life into account. Supporting our people to work at their best – whatever that looks like — and offering real choice, flexibility, and a greater work-life balance that means our people have time to focus on the things that matter most to them. Our benefits are about more than just the money you earn. They're about recognising who you are and the life you live.

Be yourself

Direct Line is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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