Group Finance Systems Analyst

Our client, one of the UK's largest and most reputable Insurance firms has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Systems Accountant to join their team at their London headquarters.

Summary:

The Finance Systems Analyst will provide application design, development and implementation of Group Financial Reporting applications and the provision of Business As Usual Support.

• Development and support of the financial reporting tools required to support the evolving business requirements of the Group Finance function
• Provide ad hoc financial and/or analytical support to the Group Finance function and other Corporate Centre functions as required
• To gather information and understand requirements for Application change
• To build, implement and deliver Application change
• To define and document all application requirements
• Work with Group Financial Reporting team to identify and select the best fit solutions
• Contribute to best practice to ensure financial accounting reporting and control policies and procedures are proactively developed.
• Contribute to the maintenance of good relations with Financial Control and the internal Auditors to ensure compliance of the Groups key financial systems.
• Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with Group IS and key Finance Systems users so as to support relevant knowledge/skill transfer, information sharing and consistent good practice.

Skills & Experience:

• Experienced user of financial systems, IBM Cognos Controller experience would be an advantage
• Qualified Accountant, or a Systems specialist with strong accounting knowledge
• Credible and confident communicator at all levels of the organisation
• Able to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to take ownership of systems implementation and development projects

Knows how to:

• Influence to achieve success
• Develop a collaborative and constructive working environment
• Manage customer and external dependencies
• Work effectively to tight timescales without sacrificing quality