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About the Role

The Finance Optimisation Analyst role focuses on helping the Finance department operate more efficiently by leveraging analytical thinking, technology expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position delivers high-quality reporting, automation, and process optimization solutions using Workday, Alteryx, DUCO, Sigma, and Anaplan, while collaborating with stakeholders to simplify processes, enhance data visibility, strengthen controls, and maximize system value.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Finance reporting solutions across Workday, Sigma, Alteryx, DUCO and Anaplan, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and controls.
Design, develop and maintain Workday composite reports and discovery boards to deliver accurate and insightful information.
Build and maintain Alteryx workflows to automate Finance processes, transform data and reduce manual effort.
Support the development, enhancement and expansion of Anaplan models for planning, forecasting and performance management.
Develop and enhance DUCO reconciliation rules and matching logic to strengthen financial controls and improve reconciliation efficiency.
Identify and implement practical AI solutions to improve financial reporting, automation, analysis and operational effectiveness.
Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver practical reporting and system solutions.
Support system testing, upgrades and change initiatives, ensuring Finance solutions remain reliable, accurate and well controlled.
Promote continuous improvement by simplifying processes, improving data quality and implementing scalable solutions.
Maintain the Finance Improvement Tracker, capturing business requests, prioritising workloads and coordinating the delivery of optimisation initiatives.

Requirements

Good understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting (i.e. UK GAAP / US GAAP).
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience with financial reporting and optimisation systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable and comfortable with changing business requirements.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in financial reporting.
Insurance industry experience is preferred but not essential.
Experience with one or more of the stated systems is desirable - Workday, Alteryx, Sigma, DUCO and Anaplan.

Skills

Workday
Alteryx
DUCO
Sigma
Anaplan
AI solutions
Excel
Financial reporting
Automation
Process optimisation
Analytical thinking
Stakeholder management

Education Level

Degree in Accounting / Finance or a related discipline.
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or working towards) preferred.

About the Company

Arch Capital Group Ltd. is a Bermuda-based specialty insurer that provides insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis.
With a 20+-year track record of delivering results and a coveted position on the S&P 500 index, Arch is a great place to grow your career.