Senior System Analyst

November 5, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London Area, United Kingdom

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Mandatory office attendance
2 days per week

Description

A well-established insurance organisation is running a major Finance Transformation programme, implementing Workday to replace its legacy finance platform. The Senior Finance Systems Analyst will support configuration, optimisation and ongoing support of Workday and the wider finance systems estate. The role works closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, Payroll and Technology teams, driving continuous improvement, adoption and process enhancement. Workday experience would be beneficial but is not essential; a strong finance ERP background is key.

Responsibilities

Support configuration, optimisation, and ongoing support of Workday and the wider finance systems estate
Drive continuous improvement, adoption, and process enhancement across the business
Work closely with Finance, Procurement, HR, Payroll, and Technology teams
Help shape the future finance systems landscape during the implementation phase
Become a long-term SME for the platform after go-live

Requirements

Previous experience as a Finance Systems Analyst, Systems Administrator, Functional Consultant, or ERP Specialist
Hands-on experience supporting a major Finance ERP platform, ideally Workday, Oracle, SAP, Dynamics 365, or NetSuite
Experience with system configuration, reporting, and security administration
Involvement in ERP implementations, upgrades, or transformation programmes
Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of core finance processes and controls
Knowledge of Workday Financial as a desirable skill
Financial Services or Insurance industry experience as a desirable background
Exposure to Power Platform, Copilot, or automation technologies