Senior Finance Business Systems Specialist

Job Type:

Permanent

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox
 

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems? We are looking for a Finance Business Systems Specialist who strives to improve everything they do and has the courage to challenge the status quo. This will be of the upmost importance as the Group evolves under a new leadership team whilst Hiscox embeds IFRS 17.

This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping the future to ensure Hiscox Group Finance is set up to help deliver the next phase of growth in the business. We take a lot of pride in what we do at Hiscox and our sights are always set on achieving the best. If you are the same, this role could be a good match. You will focus on driving positive change, contribute to our growth, and shape the future of our Finance organisation and form close working relationships internally with Finance IT, the wider Finance team and business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality change and enhance ERP & EPM applications.
• Proactively manage strong internal and external stakeholders and ensure alignment.
• Champion and support finance in developing a continuous improvement culture utilising industry trends and best practices in finance systems.
• Develop and enhance performance and control environment of the financial systems.
• Actively support finance and IT finance with implementation of change.
• Lead and develop SME’s working on projects
• Remain current with change and configuration management methodologies, Oracle methodology, and project management techniques.
• Role model a culture of excellence across finance change

Skills / Qualifications / Experience required:

• Strong technical knowledge of Oracle Cloud Solutions
• Post 10+ years fully qualified accountant (ACA / CIMA / ACCA)
• Technical expertise in Oracle modules including General Ledger, Sub-Ledgers, Consolidation (FCCS), Planning (EPBCS), Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Allocations (PCMCS) and Data Management (MDM)
• Extensive experience in implementing change, preferably within a financial services sector
• Hands on approach and a keen eye for detail
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong control mindset and experience
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks

Flexible working at Hiscox:

• Working life doesn’t always have to be ‘nine to five’ and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.

Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture