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# Finance Data Analyst

- **Company:** SystemsAccountants
- **Location:** UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Control, Data Governance, Data Migration, Operational Data Store, Transaction Data, Data Lineage, Data Management
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9469d1d7877bdd1d

## About the Role

Strong background in Finance Transformation, Finance Change, or ERP programmes.

Insurance sector experience is a must

Experience with External Reporting, Financial Controls, and Finance Data Management.

Understanding of Data Lineage, Data Governance, and Master Data Management principles.

Proven experience gathering requirements and supporting system implementations.

Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Experience within a regulated or complex corporate environment is highly desirable.

This contract offers the opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile finance transformation programme, helping deliver improved reporting, stronger controls, and enhanced data quality across the organisation.

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Finance Data & External Reporting Business Analyst to support a major finance transformation programme. The role will focus on improving finance processes, strengthening financial controls, enhancing data quality, and supporting the implementation of ERP and reporting solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide SME support across External Reporting processes, finance systems, and finance data.

Link transactional data from Sub-ledger to the correct ledger

Gather and document requirements (business, data, functional, and technical).

Support the design of standardised finance processes, reducing manual workarounds and increasing automation.

Analyse financial and operational data to identify process inefficiencies, data issues, and improvement opportunities.

Support data lineage, data governance, and master data management activities.

Contribute to ERP implementation activities, including opening balances, data migration, testing, and reporting readiness.

Execute UAT and support defect resolution to ensure solutions meet business requirements.

Maintain data traceability documentation and support the implementation of effective data controls.

Work closely with Finance, Data, Technology, and Change stakeholders to manage risks, issues, and delivery timelines.