Cedar

Job Title: Senior Finance Systems AnalystDay Rate: £600 per day (Outside IR35)Location: London (Hybrid 2/3 Days in the office)Contract Length: 3 - 6 months About the Role We're looking for a Senior Finance Systems Analyst to join a leading organisation in London on an interim contract. This role will suit someone with a strong financial background who can bridge the gap between finance and technology by optimising systems, analysing complex data, and helping to drive efficiency across FP&A processes. Key Responsibilities Support and enhance finance systems, ensuring accurate and efficient data flows. Partner with FP&A teams to deliver timely, insightful financial analysis. Perform data manipulation, data cleansing, and integrity validation across multiple systems. Leverage Oracle and Essbase to streamline reporting and planning processes. Translate business requirements into system improvements and smarter reporting solutions. Essential Experience Recognised finance or accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) Strong background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Proficient in Oracle and Essbase systems is essential Skilled in data manipulation and cleansing, with keen attention to detail. Able to communicate technical and financial insights effectively to stakeholders.

Cedar are looking for a strong Business Analyst with a strong background in insurance and London Market broking to support a high-profile transformation programme. This role will involve working closely with brokers, underwriters, and operations teams, ensuring business and technology solutions are fully aligned to market practices. Key Responsibilities Lead business analysis across insurance transformation initiatives, focusing on broker and underwriting workflows. Map and optimise end-to-end processes across broking, placement, underwriting, and claims. Own and maintain RAID logs, ensuring risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies are actively managed. Facilitate workshops with brokers, underwriters, actuaries, finance, and operations teams, capturing requirements and building consensus. Translate broker and business needs into clear, actionable requirements for technology and operations. Support UAT, data migration, and adoption of new systems and processes. Act as a senior advisor within the BA community, mentoring colleagues and ensuring best-practice delivery. Key Skills & Experience Proven track record as a Senior Business Analyst within insurance, ideally in the London Market or reinsurance sector. Strong understanding of broker workflows, placement processes, and market systems. Expertise in process mapping, requirements gathering, and business process optimisation. Experience with RAID management and structured project governance. Knowledge of regulatory and operational frameworks (e.g., Solvency II, IFRS 17, Lloyd's requirements). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with brokers, underwriters, and senior leaders. If you are a proactive business analyst within the insurance market please get in touch.