Finance Workstream Lead - D365 Implementation

Overview

We're AND-E - one of the fastest-growing insurance companies. And we're proud of our warm and inclusive culture. We're building a diverse community, with a unique blend of strengths, to take our business to the next level.

AND-E was shortlisted in the Best Insurance Employer category at the 2022 British Insurance Awards, earning a 5 rating!

We are currently recruiting for a 9 Month Secondment position as well as a 9 Month Fixed Term position.

You will lead finance project workstream(s) consisting of Subject Matter Experts from the UK and across Europe as part of Finance implementation of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365.)

CHALLENED NOW AND-EXPERT NEXT.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end Finance Workstream(s) implementation of D365 Finance consisting of Subject Matter Experts (SME):

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of finance workstream(s) within the D365 Finance MVP rollout, coordinating with SMEs and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure finance requirements are captured, validated, and integrated through all project phases.
• Promote a standardise & simplify approach, allowing local variations only where legally required.

Requirements Gathering & Gap Analysis:

• Facilitate workshops and reviews to gather and document finance requirements.
• Conduct fit-gap assessments against D365 capabilities, defining necessary process adjustments.

Process Improvement:

• Design and implement efficient, standardised finance processes aligned with D365 best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance automation, and strengthen reporting accuracy.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary point of contact for finance workstream(s).
• Ensure stakeholder needs are documented and incorporated into project deliverables.

Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure adherence to group policies, financial regulations, and control frameworks.

Risk & Dependency Management:

• Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Proactively resolve blockers to maintain delivery momentum.

Project Monitoring:

• Track progress against finance milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the Delivery Lead.

Post-Go-Live Support & Continuous Improvement:

• Manage the transition to steady-state operations, resolving issues and capturing improvement opportunities based on feedback and performance metrics.

Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• ERP implementation experience.

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or Change Management qualification (or QBE).

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to set clear priorities.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Experience in management or in-house consulting roles, focused on finance and accounting change.

• Clear, effective communication skills - able to explain complex finance topics to all audiences.

• Experience coordinating requirements across finance, IT, and systems teams.

• Background in change management, project delivery, and continuous improvement.

• Solid understanding of ERP systems and financial technology.

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.

• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, proactive, and positive.

Desirable

• Experience in General Insurance.

• Comfortable working with decentralised, cross-functional, and international teams.

• Knowledge of regulatory reporting, risk management, or actuarial functions.

Why Join Us?

We're committed to your growth, providing the support to excel in your current role whilst offering opportunities to step into new challenges and drive your career forward.

We realise that we need to be a good fit for you above all else - so here's what you can enjoy about AND-E:

• Recognised as the Best Large Insurance Employer:We are proud to have been named the Best Large Insurance Employer for 2023 at the prestigious British Insurance Awards.

• Unmatched Work-Life Balance.

• Competitive Salaries and Benefits Package:We offer competitive salaries that recognise your skills and expertise.

Our community's unwritten rule is to be as flexible as we can be. We understand life happens, and on occasion, we all need a bit of give and take in our day. We don't want you missing your child's school play, or the new fridge being delivered. We believe our colleagues should have choice, flexibility, and balance in their home and work life, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported, including embracing neurodiversity and ensuring all individuals have the tools and opportunities they need to thrive. Our colleagues should have choice, flexibility and balance in their home and work life.

We like to think our benefits package is one of the best, focusing on colleagues' health, wealth, and lifestyle. We offer:

• Up to 28 Days annual leave with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday

• 10% Discretionary Annual Bonus

• Healix Private Medical Insurance Options

• 3 x Annual Salary Life Assurance

• Health and Well-being Support: Including money back on health expenses (optician, dental, physio), free flu jab voucher, 24/7 virtual GP service, employee assistance programme, and enhanced family-friendly policies (e.g. £200 baby bonus).
• Financial and Lifestyle Benefits: Offers £250 towards driving lessons , interest-free season ticket loan , cycle scheme with discounts, Wagestream for financial flexibility , and pension advisory services for retirement planning.

Subject to company performance and completion of probation

Aioi Nissay Dowa Europe is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Employees and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).