Senior Finance Systems Developer

Aegon UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 47,680 - 59,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme contributions

Discretionary bonus

36 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Aegon UK is seeking a Senior Finance Systems Developer to join their Finance department in Edinburgh. This permanent role is vital for shaping and developing high-quality BI solutions, particularly using the Cognos suite. Responsibilities include owning the Cognos BI development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with financial standards, and mentoring team members. Competitive salary ranging from £47,680 to £59,600, plus benefits like enhanced pension contributions and private medical cover.

Qualifications

• Exceptional hands-on experience as a Cognos BI SME.
• Proven experience translating complex business requirements into effective BI solutions.
• Strong data analysis and multidimensional modelling capability within a data warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Cognos BI development lifecycle.
• Act as the Cognos subject matter expert for best practice and finance-wide adoption.
• Design and deliver robust BI solutions that meet complex finance requirements.

Skills

Cognos BI

Data analysis

Multidimensional modelling

Stakeholder influence

Change management

Education

Cognos BI certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Cognos suite

Job description

Senior Finance Systems Developer (Permanent)

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: £47,680 - £59,600 (competitive based on experience)

Closing date: 14 May 2026

We are looking for a Senior Finance Systems Developer to join our Finance department on a permanent basis. This is a crucial role within our Finance Data Management team, where you’ll shape and develop high‑quality BI solutions that support critical financial reporting across the business. As our senior Cognos SME, you’ll lead the technical direction of the Cognos BI estate, driving innovation, performance and trusted insight. If you’re passionate about using data and modern BI to make a real difference, this role offers the opportunity to influence, transform and lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end Cognos BI development lifecycle, ensuring delivery aligns with Finance and IT standards
• Act as the Cognos subject matter expert, championing best practice, innovation and finance‑wide adoption
• Design and deliver robust, high‑quality BI solutions that meet complex finance and regulatory requirements
• Proactively improve performance and stability of existing BI solutions using audit data and analysis
• Lead on Cognos installations, upgrades and technical change, working closely with vendors and IT teams
• Ensure strong risk management and compliance with SOx, security, data protection and GDPR requirements
• Coach and support colleagues, sharing expertise and raising capability across the team

Qualifications

• Exceptional hands‑on experience as a Cognos BI SME, with deep technical expertise across the Cognos suite
• Proven experience translating complex business requirements into effective BI and data solutions
• Strong data analysis and multidimensional modelling capability within a data warehouse environment
• Significant experience operating in a senior BI developer role, ideally within financial services
• Solid understanding of BI standards, governance and best practice, with experience embedding them in teams
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Experience working with change, release and project management methodologies
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, such as Cognos BI certification or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Enhanced pension scheme contributions: you contribute 3% of your salary, we contribute 9% (matching up to 20% combined total)
• Discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 36 days leave per year (including bank holidays, pro‑rated for part‑time)
• Private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits (retail discounts, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments)

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, race, religion/belief, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity.