At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
What we're looking for:
We're looking for a Senior Finance Business Analyst to join our team.
You'll need to have a Professional Accountancy Qualification, and have experience of finance technology and has experienced a full lifecycle ERP / EPM system implementation within an Insurance setting.
You'll have significant experience of change programmes within Finance, covering both business process changes and new Finance technology implementation.
You'll also have experience of guiding and leading a team and be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation.
Who you'll be working with:
You will lead the analysis of complex and high-profile finance business changes, identifying the people, process and technology requirements that will deliver the expected benefit. While also leading and mentoring a team of analysts.
You will work with, influence, and manage a range of business & finance technology stakeholders to develop and implement solutions which deliver business value within agreed timelines and budget.
What you'll be doing:
* Own strategic analysis, planning and scoping of interrelated complex initiatives. Helping senior level stakeholders make informed decisions about which initiatives to tackle and how to tackle them.
* Acting as consultant to senior stakeholders, helping them explore change possibilities in their areas.
* Lead on the development of domain level business architectures and the adoption of simplified operating models, business processes and applications.
* Investigate, analyse, review, define, validate, and document business requirements.
* Lead on the definition of the case for change and business case production.
* Produce high quality deliverables by selecting and applying the most appropriate methods, tools and techniques and following agreed standards for the selected delivery methodologies.
* Manage project requirements, ensuring there is verifiable traceability between requirements, solution and testing.
* Drive the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring requirements are properly understood and met by the delivered solution, ensuring appropriate prioritisation is applied to meet business objectives.
* Facilitate the identification and documentation of non-functional requirements.
* Support implementation to ensure that the change is embedded, and benefits realised.
* Collaborate on the design and selection of solutions within agreed architectures and standards.
* Coordinate the creation of user scenarios with the business and support testing with the allocated business users to enable the definition of UAT test scripts and business sign off.
* Develop / provide input to project plans, resource plans and the selection / adoption of appropriate delivery methodology e.g. waterfall, agile.
* Identify and regularly review resources required, call out resource shortfalls, provide recommendations for resolution and RAID management.
* Identify and implement opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in business analysis methods and tools. Proactively contribute to and support a Community of Practice.
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. Most colleagues are in the office 2 days per week, and you'll be based in our London Office.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
* 9% employer contributed pension
* 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
* Annual bonus of up to 20%
* EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
* 30 days annual leave
* Buy as you earn share scheme
* Employee discounts and cashback
* Plus many more
Being yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.
We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Collectively we help every business within our group aim higher. Standing shoulder-to-shoulder to stand out in the market, we want to be an insurance company of the future. And with so many areas to choose from, your ambitions are welcome here. Visit directlinegroupcareers.com
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