Finance Systems Analyst

As a Finance Systems Analyst, you'll be central to ensuring our Finance department's systems are functional, efficient, and evolving. You'll provide technical and administrative support, investigate system issues, and document processes to maintain optimal performance and appropriate controls. Partnering closely with finance end-users, IT teams, and external suppliers, you'll manage system access, resolve queries, and support infrastructure needs.

You'll also be supporting our Finance transformation project, working with the latest Microsoft & Snowflake technologies, and aiding in implementing a new ERP system and Finance Data Mart as we build a genuinely world-class department., * Undertaking core BAU duties that support operation of a finance department, including administering access to our systems, month-end activities, and maintaining appropriate controls across our estate

• Working closely across Finance teams, IT, and 3rd party suppliers to troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of end-user issues & queries
• Assisting the finance team with UAT and sharing best practices
• Assisting with the initial configuration of new systems and acting as a key contributor for the development of additional capabilities within the systems

• Knowledge of database technologies e.g. SQL/Snowflake
• Previous experience of Workday Finance is essential
• High level of accuracy with the ability to reconcile large volumes of data
• Able to explain technical information to a non-technical audience
• Excellent organisational and time management skills - ability to work to strict deadlines
• Strong communication, listening and influencing skills (both internal and external)

Regrettably, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary you will also receive…

Flexible working - we champion a flexible hybrid working approach - please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail

Competitive bonus scheme - all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus

Financial wellbeing - as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award winning package which includes - discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme - we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs

There's more! - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….

Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve.

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

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We're a digital insurance provider with a clear strategy to become the best and biggest player in the UK market. As a company, we've made huge investments in our technology, pricing, data and analytics capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture and substantial investment in our people. And as a Finance team, we're doing exactly the same - building a market leading finance technology platform, investing in our team and our approach to leadership development, with a real focus on commercially adding value to the business.