Digital Finance Specialist
London, LND, GB
At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets (MRS-GM), it is our ambition to become the leading Primary Specialty Insurance provider, underpinned by an effective and adaptable strategy, superior products and industry leaders working in a supportive environment to achieve this.
At the heart of our success is a strong culture where people are encouraged to be present, bold and curious, allowing them to achieve their individual goals.
Interim Digital Finance Analyst
We are looking for a Digital Finance Analyst to join our team in London on a 12 month fixed-term-contract.
Drive the transformation of the finance and actuarial function by identifying, designing and delivering solutions that automate manual work, improve data quality and enhance existing tools. Working closely with IT and cross-functional business partners, you will scope and build new solutions, support their transition into production through training and stakeholder engagement, and leverage capabilities from across the Munich Group for local MRSG implementation.
This role sits alongside Fusion, an ambitious project to change the ERP system. Depending on where the need is greatest, you may contribute directly to Fusion delivery, provide cover so others can focus on it, or carry the function's wider transformation and automation work through the project. Flexibility to move between these as priorities shift is part of the role.
Munich Re is a leading global provider of reinsurance, primary insurance and insurance-related risk solutions. This role sits within Global Specialty Insurance’s Global Markets business unit (internally referred to as GSI4).
Drive the transformation of the finance and actuarial function by identifying, designing and delivering solutions that automate manual work, improve data quality and enhance existing tools. Working closely with IT and cross-functional business partners, you will scope and build new solutions, support their transition into production through training and stakeholder engagement, and leverage capabilities from across the Munich Group for local MRSG implementation.
This role sits alongside Fusion, an ambitious project to change the ERP system. Depending on where the need is greatest, you may contribute directly to Fusion delivery, provide cover so others can focus on it, or carry the function's wider transformation and automation work through the project. Flexibility to move between these as priorities shift is part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Review existing financial & actuarial processes to identify opportunities for automation and enhancements. Common areas for development opportunities include but are not limited to automating manual processes, eliminating process duplication, improving data quality and enhancing existing solutions.
- Scope, design, build and test new solutions, utilising the latest tools and best practices to drive the finance & actuarial function transformation journey.
- Support the transition of new solutions from the development to the production phase, through stakeholder communication, delivering in-house training and shaping the development of support models.
- Work in partnership with IT to explore and on-board leading software solutions that enhance how the finance and actuarial function operates.
- Work with cross functional business partners to support transformation projects end to end across various business functions.
- Explore and leverage solutions being used across the Munich Group (e.g. Munich Finance, Digital Finance Platform) for local MRSG implementation.
Knowledge and Skills
- Technical background in either Finance or Actuarial,
- Experience in General Insurance (preferred but not essential)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel, including Power Query / Power Pivot,
- Familiarity with data preparation tools such as Alteryx or Power Query,
- Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau,
- Presentation skills
- Analytical, critical thinker with a problem-solving attitude,
- Good communication skills and confident speaking to technical and business stakeholders,
- Relationship management: ability to partner and influence at all levels within an organisation
- Energetic and curious.
- Innovation mindset with a proven record of process improvement, able to identify opportunities to enhance efficiencies and add value to drive projects forward
If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything outlined, or you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the candidate we are looking for!
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Munich Re, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs.
Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.
All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.
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At Munich Re Specialty – Global Markets our approach to ESG is underpinned by our desire to seize business opportunities and to nurture a stimulating and inclusive work environment. Our ESG strategy aims to deliver holistic impacts across environmental, social and governance topics including supporting a number of local initiatives within our community and offering volunteering opportunities for colleagues.
Benefits
- 25 days Annual Leave + bank holidays
- 10% Non-contributory Pension
- Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
- Private Medical + Dental Insurance
- Critical illness insurance + Life Assurance + Permanent Health Insurance
- Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Study & continuing Professional Development Support
- Hybrid Working + IT Home Set-up Support
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