Finance Business Analyst in London

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Business Analyst to help drive delivery of Finance System Integrations. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between finance business operations and IT systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of the Howden global finance landscape. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can translate business needs into the most efficient process and technical solution. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with a passion for ensuring compliance and delivering to the highest financial standards.

• Document and understand data / process needs for finance system requirements.
• Report, write, and document As is and To be processes, including SOPs.
• Research and support new finance system implementations.
• Review, maintain, and suggest modifications to current procedures and processes.
• Assist and train finance and accounting team members on system usage and process documentation.
• Unit testing, reconciliation and data verification for project activities.
• Present solution / reconciliation outputs to Senior Level stakeholders.
• Support finance and audit requirements as needed.

• Previous BA experience in Finance Systems, Finance Transformation, and/or Systems implementation projects/programmes.
• Lucidchart, Visio, or other BPM documentation experience.
• Ability to challenge the status quo constructively, with standardisation (data/process) and addressing control/risks as key deliverables.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting / finance systems / projects.
• Professional Qualification (CIMA / ACCA etc) or QBE.
• Strong background in multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working. If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.