Intermediate Financial Systems Analyst

Transamerica Corporation; Schiphol; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 holiday days

Travel expense reimbursement

Good pension scheme

Job summary

Aegon Asset Management seeks an Intermediate Financial Systems Analyst to support and enhance finance applications from the Netherlands. You will independently manage Tagetik processes, resolve complex issues, and contribute to global finance operations with limited oversight.

You will collaborate with US and NL stakeholders, perform root-cause analysis, and drive process improvements while balancing maintenance with improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field.
• At least two years of relevant finance systems, application support, or related experience.
• Advanced Excel and SQL skills, including analyzing complex data and writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting queries.

Responsibilities

• Independently support, develop, and enhance Tagetik finance processes, including data models, integrations, workflows, and multidimensional reporting.
• Evaluate manual processes, refine business requirements, and deliver efficient, scalable, and sustainable Tagetik solutions.
• Partner with global business teams to prioritize requests and incidents, meet deadlines, and minimize operational disruption.
• Lead investigations into Tagetik production issues, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate resolution, and implement preventive controls.
• Perform accurate system maintenance and configuration changes that support reliable monthly, quarterly, and budgeting processes.
• Extract, validate, and analyze complex financial data, identify issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to assess impacts, resolve complex issues, and deliver effective finance systems solutions.
• Contribute to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies by refining requirements, estimating work, identifying dependencies, and supporting delivery commitments.
• Manage assigned work through Scrum boards, communicate status and risks proactively, and drive priorities to completion with limited oversight.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related field

Tools

Tagetik

Power BI

VBA

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

Job Description Summary

Support Finance owned applications through routine maintenance and assisting the team with requirements gathering and implementation of enhancements.

Position Overview

The Finance Application Support Team within the finance department is seeking a highly skilled Intermediate Financial Systems Analyst based in the Netherlands to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders in the United States and the Netherlands. In this role, you will independently support and enhance finance applications, resolve complex user and system issues, and use sound judgment and advanced analytical skills to identify root causes and manage issues through resolution. You will take ownership of assigned applications and priorities, implement sustainable process improvements with limited oversight, and balance operational support with improvement initiatives. Through effective collaboration with business and technical partners, you will help strengthen global finance operations by improving application reliability, contributing to system enhancements, and sharing knowledge across the team. This opportunity offers a strong platform to deepen your finance systems expertise, gain broad exposure to global finance operations, and build the skills and ownership needed to progress into more senior technical or functional roles.

Responsibilities

• Independently support, develop, and enhance Tagetik finance processes, including data models, integrations, workflows, and multidimensional reporting.
• Evaluate manual processes, refine business requirements, and deliver efficient, scalable, and sustainable Tagetik solutions.
• Partner with global business teams to prioritize requests and incidents, meet deadlines, and minimize operational disruption.
• Lead investigations into Tagetik production issues, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate resolution, and implement preventive controls.
• Perform accurate system maintenance and configuration changes that support reliable monthly, quarterly, and budgeting processes.
• Extract, validate, and analyze complex financial data, identify issues, and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to assess impacts, resolve complex issues, and deliver effective finance systems solutions.
• Contribute to Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies by refining requirements, estimating work, identifying dependencies, and supporting delivery commitments.
• Manage assigned work through Scrum boards, communicate status and risks proactively, and drive priorities to completion with limited oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least two years of relevant finance systems, application support, or related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently support, maintain, and troubleshoot complex finance applications.
• Advanced Excel and SQL skills, including analyzing complex data and writing, optimizing, and troubleshooting queries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting and finance processes; experience with investment or insurance products is an advantage.
• A proactive approach to identifying improvement opportunities, evaluating options, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Ability to understand end-to-end finance processes and assess change impacts, dependencies, and risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain system and process issues clearly to business and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across global teams.
• Experience working in an Agile delivery environment, preferably using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
• Experience with Tagetik, Power BI, or comparable financial reporting, consolidation, or analytics platforms; familiarity with VBA, database development, or Microsoft Copilot is beneficial.

About Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,130 employees work from 16 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

• A collaborative, learning-focused environment
• A culture that values initiative and continuous improvement
• Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development
• A minimum of 27 holiday days
• Reimbursement of your travel expenses
• A good pension scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives.

We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.

Aegon Asset Management is a global, active investment manager.

We use our investment management expertise to help people achieve a lifetime of financial security, with a focus on excellence, trust and partnership.

Our clients benefit from the extensive international research capabilities and in-depth local knowledge.

Aegon Asset Management is part of Aegon Group, one of the world’s leading financial services organizations, providing life insurance, pensions and asset management.

People are fundamental to the success of our business. By promoting individual accountability and strong teamwork, we’re able to give all of our people the freedom to get on with doing what they do best, whether the individual’s function is financial, technical or creative.

Join our diverse teams around the world in a relaxed and professional working environment. The reward? Great benefits and the recognition you deserve.

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