Job Description
What we're looking for:
We are looking for someone who will be the Data Steward for Finance and will help us to develop and embed data control and governance across all finance owned applications.
You will have a significant experience of Finance systems, complex integrations and leading change projects. You will bring the technical solution architecture experience across multiple complex systems.
If you also can showcase below qualities we would like to hear from you:
- Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
- Experience in driving the successful transition of business change within Finance
- Partner management skills with good relationships and well balance communication skills across wider Finance and across the DLG business
- Understanding of change governance and the ability to direct a team to deliver change across a large organisation.
- Ability to communicate complex problems / solutions in an articulate manner, using data to support your argument and influence partners
What you'll do:
You will guide the future strategic direction of the Finance Data Platform to support the Finance vision and future operating model. You will operate in the capacity as FDP Product Owner to support future FDP development to meet our needs. You will report to the Head of Finance Production Hub
You will also:
- Design, implement and monitor operating controls over all data elements across Finance
- Identify and report data deficiencies and oversee necessary remediation activities
- Create the roadmap for making FDP single version of truth for all finance reporting needs (internal and external)
- Work with Finance Change and wider DLG partners to ensure future FDP development is aligned to both the Finance and Data strategic vision.
- Work together with the relevant partners to ensure that the FDP aligns to the wider Finance systems strategy.
- Ensure any changes follow the Finance Control Framework and ensure proposed changes are compliant with Group Policy and do not adversely affect the risk environment
Ways of Working
Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you.
Read our flexible working approach here.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
- 9% employer contributed pension
- 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
- Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
- EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
- Generous holidays
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Employee discounts and cashback
- Plus many more
Being yourself
Direct Line Group 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.
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