Finance Transformation Team Member

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Life Assurance plc is seeking a Finance Transformation Team Member to join its dynamic team in Blackrock, Co Dublin. The role focuses on automating and improving finance processes through data-driven solutions and technology-enabled tools.

You will work closely with the Finance Department to translate business needs into practical analytics. The ideal candidate brings 1–3 years in finance/data analytics, a relevant degree, proficient Python and SQL Server skills, and strong numeracy with

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ experience in a relevant finance, data or analytics role.
• A third level qualification with strong financial or data analytics content.
• Experience programming in Python, including writing, testing and maintaining code.
• Experience working with SQL Server databases, including writing queries, designing, setting up and maintaining tables, and applying a solid understanding of relational database models.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail, with confidence working with financial datasets and large data volumes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A motivated self starter with a strong work ethic, able to take ownership of tasks and work autonomously when required.
• A confident communicator and versatile team player, with the ability to build relationships and work on your own initiative.
• Relevant financial services experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development, testing and maintenance of technology enabled solutions that automate and improve Finance processes, including integrations with Finance Data platforms.
• Preparing, reviewing and testing code and solutions to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to agreed standards.
• Collaborating with Finance teams and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical, data driven solutions.
• Preparing clear process documentation and user guidance, capturing data definitions, lineage and ownership to support the effective adoption and ongoing maintenance of automated solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance Finance processes and data usage, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance Transformation Team.

Skills

Python programming

Strong numeracy

Communication skills

Self-starter

Team player

Finance/data analytics experience

Education

Bachelor degree in finance or data analytics

Tools

SQL Server

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Title

Zurich Life Assurance plc is looking for a Team Member to join its Finance Transformation Team. Working closely with the Finance Department and with a strong data-driven focus, the team plays a key role in enhancing how financial data is managed and used across the Finance Function.

This role may be available part-time or full time. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

Your Role

As a Finance Transformation Team member your main responsibilities will include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

• Supporting the development, testing and maintenance of technology enabled solutions that automate and improve Finance processes, including integrations with Finance Data platforms.
• Preparing, reviewing and testing code and solutions to ensure accuracy, consistency and adherence to agreed standards.
• Collaborating with Finance teams and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical, data driven solutions.
• Preparing clear process documentation and user guidance, capturing data definitions, lineage and ownership to support the effective adoption and ongoing maintenance of automated solutions.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance Finance processes and data usage, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement within the Finance Transformation Team.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Finance Transformation Team member your skills and qualifications will include:

• 1–3 years’ experience in a relevant finance, data or analytics role.
• A third level qualification with strong financial or data analytics content.
• Experience programming in Python, including writing, testing and maintaining code.
• Experience working with SQL Server databases, including writing queries, designing, setting up and maintaining tables, and applying a solid understanding of relational database models.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail, with confidence working with financial datasets and large data volumes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A motivated self starter with a strong work ethic, able to take ownership of tasks and work autonomously when required.
• A confident communicator and versatile team player, with the ability to build relationships and work on your own initiative.
• Relevant financial services experience is an advantage.

Additional Information

Primary work location is Blackrock, Co Dublin. The work is office based for at least the first four to six months.

Who we are

Zurich is one Ireland's leading insurance companies providing a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services. The company employs over 1,000 people across its locations in Dublin and Wexford.

Zurich is a strong brand, Zurich in Ireland is part of Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets. Our 55,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, helping our customers in 210 countries and territories to understand and protect themselves from risk. In order to deliver our services, we offer a competitive compensation package and interesting opportunities for further training & development. As a Zurich employee you benefit from a multitude of advantages as well as a strong culture, characterized by acceptance, diversity and team spirit.

At Zurich we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disability.