Test Manager – Finance Systems, Insurance, Actuarial

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Insurance sector is seeking a Test Manager with expertise in Finance Systems Testing. The successful candidate will lead testing processes on a critical transformation program, engaging with stakeholders and utilizing DevOps tools to ensure thorough test coverage. Candidates with experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies are highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience as a Test Manager in the Insurance industry.
• Expertise in Finance Systems Testing and Data platforms.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in a high-priority Transformation Programme.
• Design, define, and execute comprehensive test strategies.
• Provide reporting on test status, risks, and issues throughout the testing lifecycle.

Skills

System Integration Testing

Unit Testing

User Acceptance Testing

Test Strategy Design

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication

Agile Methodology

Waterfall Methodology

Tools

DevOps Toolsets

Tagetik

Workiva

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Test Manager – Finance Systems, Insurance, Actuarial, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

My client, a leading name in the Insurance sector, is urgently seeking a Test Manager with previous Insurance industry experience and expertise in Finance Systems Testing (Oracle) to play a key role on a high-priority Transformation Programme.

Key Requirements:

• Proven commercial experience working as a Test Manager within the Insurance industry
• Expertise in Finance Systems Testing and Data platforms
• Proficient in System Integration Testing, Unit Testing as well as User Acceptance Testing
• Proven experience of designing, defining, and executing comprehensive test strategies (End-to-End)
• Experience of using DevOps toolsets to monitor test cycles and manage defect resolution workflows
• Confidence when engaging with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to provide clear and consistent reporting on test status, risks, and issues throughout the testing lifecycle
• Familiarity with both Agile and Waterfall ways of working
• Flexibility towards a hybrid-working model

Nice to have:

• Working knowledge of tools such as Tagetik and Workiva
• Actuarial Testing experience
• Oracle Planning Module / Oracle Financials (GL) experience
• Global Test Management experience
• Immediate availability