We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. We protect the things customers love so they can get on with what matters to them in life.
Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; it creates the insights we need to give the right cover to the right customers at the right price. But, it’s the people inside and outside our business that power us. They make us stand out, help us succeed. We’re ambitious. We’re growing. We’ve won awards.
Are you passionate about finance and driving positive change? Join our team as a Finance Change Analyst and be a part of our exciting Finance Change Programme.
As Finance Change Analyst, you'll work closely with our Finance Change Lead, implementing innovative solutions that align with our strategic goals. You’ll utilise various analytical tools and techniques to identify opportunities for improvement such as Gap analysis, RACI, process mapping and SWOT analysis.
With responsibility for maintaining our Finance backlog you’ll provide clear requirements and design technical system changes to enhance our finance processes continually. You'll collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration.
Working flexibly, you'll spend most of your time working from home, with a day a week in the office (living a commutable distance from Haywards Heath, West Sussex is a must for this role!). But of course, it’s your choice - if you prefer to be in the office more - that's good with us too.
We’d love you in the team if:
* You're the guru of organisation, effortlessly keeping everything in order - color-coded spreadsheets, meticulous attention to detail – tick!
* You're a people person, effortlessly building relationships and connecting with stakeholders at all levels.
* You're the Sherlock Holmes of requirements, expertly piecing together clues to ensure that every need is met with precision and clarity.
* You've got a solid background in accounting and finance, with hands-on experience as a finance system administrator or in finance change roles, and you're familiar with finance systems across various tax and regulatory jurisdictions.
Job Responsibilities:
* Effectively execute a wide range of analytical tools and techniques, including process mapping, re-engineering, Gap analysis, SWOT analysis, RACI and Stakeholder Mapping.
* Responsible for maintaining the information held on the Finance backlog ensuring all documentation is complete.
* Provide Finance Change Manager and Lead with clearly defined requirements and aligned business solutions to ensure successful business outcome(s).
* Identify benefits, strengths, and quick wins from adopting new processes. Support testing process and ensure adherence to future working processes.
* Support the definition of realizable benefits and support the prioritization of change.
* Produce clear and effective requirements documentation, presenting information in an intelligent and clear way to communicate requirements, business solution options and recommendations to different stakeholder audiences.
* Design, test and implement technical system changes to deliver ongoing continuous improvements to Finance.
* Speak with existing system users to identify current processes including issues and exceptions. Identify and map out current working processes.
* Assist with the delivery of Finance Transformation projects and support wider business projects which impact Finance.
* Build effective working relationships and influence across all levels, fostering an open and collaborative culture.
* Facilitate team-based continuous improvement activity, and implement.
* Participate and provide support at appropriate stages of BAU change initiatives to ensure successful implementation of initiatives, where it makes sense to do so.
* Ensure key system control and integrity is maintained and protected through any change requests.
* Support on finance system updates and maintenance development work across all finance systems.
* Challenge current practices, leading improvements in processes, whilst managing risk.
* Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times.
Experience, Skills and Knowledge:
* Experience in an accounting/finance function.
* Experience as a finance system administrator and/or finance change role.
* Experience in a finance systems function across multiple tax and regulatory jurisdictions.
* Financial report writing experience.
* Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
* Strong mathematical, analytical, communication, and organization skills.
* A high level of oral and written communication skills, communicating effectively with senior managers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong analytical skills and ability to drive process improvement, based upon analysis of data.
* Work effectively under pressure and think clearly and logically in challenging situations.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Qualified by experience or AAT qualified.
* Understanding of finance processes and terminology.
* Workday experience an advantage.
* TM1 experience an advantage.
Behaviours:
* Results-driven with a constant eye on the detail but understand the audience.
* Empathetic and collaborative approach, with an ability to get the best out of a wide range of stakeholders.
* A positive attitude to deliver controlled change and rapidly overcome obstacles.
* A good level of oral and written communication skills, communicating effectively with managers, colleagues, and external suppliers.
* Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business.
* Emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy.
If you're results-driven, empathetic, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in driving business improvements and contributing to our success. Apply now and be a part of our journey towards excellence in finance transformation!
What can we do for you?
People first. Always. We’re passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that’s what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, and supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you’ll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full.
Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we’re offering, so feel free to get in touch.
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