james joseph associates
City, London
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
A well-established international specialty insurance organisation is expanding its finance systems capability following continued growth and investment in reporting, data and automation. This creates an excellent opportunity to join a complex, data-led environment where finance technology is central to business planning, performance reporting and commercial decision-making. They are seeking a Financial Systems Analyst with advanced IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) expertise. You will combine hands-on TM1 development and support with process improvement, stakeholder engagement and the delivery of finance-systems change. This is not solely a business-as-usual support role: you will also lead defined projects and workstreams from initial requirements through implementation and user adoption. WHAT'S ON OFFER: A visible role supporting business-critical planning, reporting and decision-support systems. Genuine ownership of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) development, support and continuous improvement. The opportunity to deliver change across Finance, Underwriting and Technology rather than focusing only on routine support. Exposure to business-transformation, automation, data-quality and finance-technology initiatives. Hybrid working, with three days in the London office and two days working remotely. If you are a Financial Systems Analyst, TM1 Developer or Planning Analytics specialist who combines strong technical capability with a solid understanding of finance, controls and stakeholder needs, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with an up-to-date CV outlining your IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) development and finance-systems experience THE ROLE: The Financial Systems Analyst will support the development, administration and continuous improvement of financial models, management-information solutions and associated data processes, with IBM Planning Analytics (TM1) at the centre of the technology landscape. Working closely with Finance, Underwriting and Technology teams, you will help maintain controlled, scalable and reliable systems that provide decision-makers with accurate information. You will develop TM1 models and reports, resolve user issues, improve data quality and automation, and ensure that systems and processes continue to meet governance, audit and financial-control requirements. You will also take ownership of discrete change initiatives, translating business needs into practical solutions and managing requirements, design, testing, implementation, documentation and adoption. The position reports to the senior leader responsible for Business Management Information and follows a hybrid working pattern of three days per week in the London office and two days remotely. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support, administer and enhance finance systems, with primary responsibility for IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), financial models, management reporting and related data processes. • Develop and improve TM1 models, reports and processes using Rules, Feeders and TurboIntegrator (TI). • Complete recurring operational activities including model roll-forwards, data reconciliations, snapshots and scheduled administration tasks. • Provide first- and second-line support to finance-systems users, investigating incidents and resolving requests within agreed service levels. • Partner with Finance, Underwriting and Technology stakeholders to prioritise and deliver system enhancements. • Support wider finance applications, system interfaces, data feeds and integration processes. • Lead defined projects and workstreams through requirements gathering, solution design, testing, implementation and user adoption. • Identify and deliver improvements to reporting, automation, controls, data quality and business processes. • Protect system governance and data integrity in line with internal policies, audit requirements and data-governance standards. • Create clear system documentation, operating procedures and training materials, and provide practical support to users. • Contribute to wider business-transformation and technology-change programmes, as well as ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives. REQUIRED - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: • Advanced knowledge of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), gained in a hands-on development and support environment. • Demonstrable TM1 development experience covering Rules, Feeders, TurboIntegrator (TI) processes and model design. • Strong SQL capability, including querying, data analysis and technical troubleshooting. • Experience supporting, developing and maintaining finance systems, reporting solutions and associated data processes. • A sound understanding of financial controls and financial or management-accounting principles. • A recognised accountancy qualification, or equivalent expertise gained through relevant professional experience. • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and influence stakeholders across Finance and Technology. • A commercial, delivery-focused approach, together with the resilience and adaptability to work effectively in a changing environment. DESIRABLE - SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: • Experience gained within insurance, reinsurance or another regulated financial-services environment. • Experience delivering user training and producing clear supporting documentation. • Knowledge of data warehouses, interfaces and data-integration processes. • Exposure to SunSystems and Vision Q&A. • Experience with reporting and data-visualisation tools such as Power BI. • Previous responsibility for leading small projects or defined workstreams.
