Finance Systems Architect

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

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Finance Systems Architect to design and implement financial systems that align with their business transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in the insurance industry, an accountancy qualification, and a strong proficiency with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle Financials. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively while taking advantage of a comprehensive benefits package focusing on work-life balance.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Free Green Flag breakdown cover

Generous holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in leading/implementing transformation programmes.
• Proven experience in finance systems architecture and implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Experience within the insurance Industry

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Accountancy qualification

Tools

ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials

Job description

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

• 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.