Finance Systems Architect - Hybrid, 12-Month FTC

Direct Line Group Careers; Leeds; On-site; 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

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.