Lead Finance Solutions Developer
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Job Description
Were 1st Central a market-leading insurance company utilising smart data and technology at pace. Rapid growth has been based on giving our 1.4 million customers exactly what they want: great value insurance with an excellent service. And thats the same for our colleagues too; we won Insurance Employer of the Year at the British Insurance Awards 2024 and our Glassdoor score is pretty mega too!
Join 1st Central as a Lead Finance Solutions Developer
1st Central are on the lookout for a technically strong and analytically minded Lead Finance Solutions Developer who can bridge the gap between finance data engineering and actuarial analytics. If youre passionate about delivering high-quality scalable data solutions to support business-critical decisions and you enjoy working across multidisciplinary teams this could be the perfect role for you. Youll play a key role in designing and maintaining data pipelines and tools that enable complex financial and actuarial modelling reporting and insight.
Even if your background is more analytical or engineering-focused - and you dont meet every single requirement - we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skill sets and are open to candidates with the right mindset and transferable skills.
Were big on flexibility.Our teams are spread acrossSalford Quays Manchester and Haywards Heath West Sussexbut we work from home most of the time. We think collaboration is pretty great though so we like to get together now and then - just to keep those creative sparks flying. Prefer being in the office more often That works for us too. Were even open to remote working - all we ask is that you join us in person about once a month to stay connected and keep those face-to-face vibes alive.
Skills youll need to be a great fit for the role:
Strong Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building Skills - youll excel at collaborating with stakeholders across Finance Actuarial and Data Engineering to understand requirements and deliver high-impact data solutions.
Expertise in Data Engineering and Development - youll be comfortable designing building and optimising scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud-based technologies and SQL ensuring data is accessible accurate and timely.
Financial and Actuarial Knowledge - youll bring a working understanding of finance and actuarial principles especially those related to Solvency II IFRS 17 or GAAP and how they apply to modelling reporting and regulatory compliance.
Python Proficiency for Advanced Analytics - youll use Python to develop scripts for automation data transformation and analytics - enabling everything from reserves analysis to forecast simulations.
Whats involved:
Design build and optimise scalable ETL/ELT workflows for financial and actuarial datasets.
Integrate data from financial systems (e.g. Workday) and actuarial sources into centralised data platforms.
Collaborate with finance and actuarial teams to understand and support modelling assumptions and outputs.
Develop and maintain Python scripts for data transformation automation and analytics (e.g. reserves analysis forecast simulations).
Create and manage relational and dimensional data models for reporting.
Ensure data quality and consistency across finance and actuarial models; implement validation controls and reconciliation processes.
Support regulatory and statutory reporting (e.g. Solvency II IFRS 17 GAAP) ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Build reporting tools and dashboards (using Python Power BI etc.) for stakeholders to analyse key financial and actuarial metrics.
Contribute to model development testing and production deployment.
Maintain robust documentation and version control for pipelines and models.
Ensure compliance with Company policies the Group Code of Conduct and relevant regulations.
Experience Knowledge & Skills:
Degree in Actuarial Science Finance Computer Science Mathematics or a related field.
Extensive experience in data development financial modelling or actuarial systems.
Strong SQL and data modelling skills; experience with relational databases.
Skilled in working with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure or GCP) and data lake environments.
Experience with actuarial models principles and data structures (e.g. Actuarial reserving techniques cashflow projections under Solvency II and IFRS 17) life tables claims triangles policy reserves).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with the Workday Financials ecosystem and integration touchpoints.
Experience working with actuarial datasets or outputs (e.g. policy data claims data assumptions).
Ability to analyse data to drive process improvement and ensure accuracy in models.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
Experience facilitating workshops and managing meetings across technical and non-technical audiences.
Behaviours:
Collaborative and empathetic approach to stakeholder engagement.
Commercially aware and results-driven mindset.
Proactive and organised with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated with a flexible can-do attitude.
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Passion for continuous improvement and contributing to business success.
Takes initiative and ownership of decisions and outcomes.
Ready to Apply Wed love to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of finance and actuarial data at the heart of 1st Central.
If youre excited by solving complex problems and building solutions that make a real impact - even if you dont tick every box - dont let that stop you. Whether your background leans more towards engineering analytics or finance what matters most is your ability to learn collaborate and drive meaningful change. Hit the apply button now!
What can we do for you
People first. Always. Were passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so thats what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic inspirational supportive. To get a taste of the advantages youll enjoy take a look at all our perks in full here.
Intrigued Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what were offering so feel free to get in touch.
Employment Type
Full-Time
