Senior Business Analyst - Data

Allianz UK; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Senior Business Analyst - Data to join their Central Functions Change team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to develop data solutions that support the Finance Transformation journey, ensuring alignment with the company's data strategy. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility between remote and office work in Guildford.

Benefits

Flexible holiday options

Hybrid working

Bonuses

Pension scheme

Development days

Discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proficiency with mainstream data tools.
• Successful track record in data-oriented Change roles.
• Experience working within an Agile framework.

Responsibilities

• Creating consolidated data solutions for financial reporting.
• Supporting development and implementation of solutions.
• Participating in post-implementation reviews for continuous improvement.

Skills

Data Modelling

Data Warehousing

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Agile Methodology

Job description

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Role Description

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to join our dynamic Central Functions Change team as a Data BA. In this role, you will collaborate with change experts who are trusted partners in driving our business towards achieving our strategic objectives.

As part of the Central Functions Change team, you will play a key role in:

1. Creating a single consolidated and granular data solution for financial reporting and analysis to support our Finance Transformation journey. Working closely with Finance stakeholders, data scientists, architects, and IT teams, you will understand and analyze business requirements, gather data, and support our data-driven strategy.
2. Supporting the development, testing, user acceptance testing, and implementation of solutions by collaborating with solution partners, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
3. Learning from previous experiences and participating in post-implementation reviews, lessons learned sessions, and knowledge-sharing to ensure continuous improvement.

At Allianz, we prioritize work-life balance by supporting hybrid work patterns, combining working from our Guildford office with remote work.

Salary: Circa £70,000

Location: Guildford (hybrid)

Key Responsibilities include:

• Understanding current (AS-IS) and future (TO-BE) business environments and systems landscape.
• Defining requirements to meet the Finance team's objectives aligned with Allianz UK Data Strategy, translating data analysis into actionable insights.
• Collaborating with Product teams to design and implement data solutions.
• Assessing and managing the impact of requirements on data processing.
• Supporting testing and implementation phases with stakeholders.
• Participating in reviews and knowledge sharing for continuous learning.

Essential Skills include:

• Proficiency with mainstream data tools and familiarity with Data Modelling, Warehousing, and architecture concepts.
• A successful track record in data-oriented Change roles involving complex deliveries.
• Ability to work with stakeholders to prototype requirements for iterative report development.
• Understanding of Master & Reference Data, Data Quality, and Data Governance.
• Experience working within an Agile framework.

Desirable Skills include excellent stakeholder management and effective communication of complex data concepts.

We support the 'Access to Work' government scheme and welcome inquiries about adjustments for applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

Benefits include flexible holiday options, hybrid working, bonuses, pension scheme, development days, discounts, and volunteering days.

We value diversity and inclusion, holding multiple accreditations, and welcome neurodivergent and disabled candidates with tailored support options.

Application assistance is available via our Resourcing team. For inquiries or to submit your application, contact: Joel Gardiner.

Closing date: 04/06/25