Finance Systems Architect

Direct Line Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Finance Systems Architect to support business transformation initiatives. This role involves designing and implementing finance systems, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in finance systems and the insurance industry. The position offers a hybrid working model with competitive benefits including a pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

9% employer contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Optional Health and Dental insurance

Buy as you earn share scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance systems architecture and implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with system integration, data migration, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support inbound business changes in the financial solutions function.
• Design and implement financial systems for business transformation.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance within finance systems.

Skills

Experience within the insurance industry

Leadership in transformation programmes

Finance systems architecture

Understanding of financial processes

Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

System integration skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

Overview

Direct Line is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of Direct Line or thinking about joining us, you'll have the chance not only to be recognised for your skills, but also to build on them and be empowered to do your very best.

What you'll be doing

• Play a pivotal role in supporting inbound business changes in the financial solutions function.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining financial systems that align with business transformation initiatives.
• The architect will ensure that financial systems are scalable, secure, and integrated with other enterprise systems to support evolving business needs.
• Collaborate with business units to understand inbound changes and translate them into finance system requirements.
• Design and architect finance systems to support new business processes and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the implementation and integration of finance systems with other enterprise platforms.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance within finance systems.
• Provide technical guidance and support to finance teams during system changes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve finance system performance.

Hybrid working

Our hybrid model offers a 'best of both worlds' approach. When you'll be in the office depends on your role and team, but colleagues spend at least 2 days a week in the office.

What you'll need

• Experience within the insurance Industry.
• Experience in leading / implementing transformation programmes.
• Proven experience in finance systems architecture and implementation.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or similar platforms.
• Experience with system integration, data migration, and change management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• 9% employer contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
• Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Employee discounts and cashback
• Plus, many more

Be yourself

Direct Line 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.