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Lead Finance Data Analyst (12 month FTC)

Chaucer Group
City of London
1 day ago
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Lead Finance Data Analyst (12 month FTC)

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About us

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.


Headquartered in London, with international hubs in Copenhagen, Dubai, Miami, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Bermuda, we are closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com


Job Profile Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Finance Data Analyst with deep expertise in data analysis across finance processes within the insurance or financial services domain.


As Lead Finance Data Analyst, you will play a critical role in enabling Chaucer's Transformation Office and supporting the rollout of the new data platform. You will be responsible for shaping and prioritising data use cases that deliver measurable business value, working across the end-to-end data flow to support drive key finance outputs.


You will work closely with the Finance Pillar within the Transformation Office to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency. This role acts as a strategic interface between finance stakeholders and data delivery teams, ensuring that platform outputs are actionable, impactful, and continuously evolving.


Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Insight Design

  • Conduct hands‑on analysis across the end‑to‑end data flow to support the Finance transformation programme and data platform required outputs.
  • Translate finance needs into clear analytical requirements for the Data Platform and Analytics teams to develop scalable, repeatable reports.
  • Build prototypes and exploratory analyses to validate use cases and guide development.

Collaboration with Data Platform & Analytics Teams

  • Work closely with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to define data structures, metrics, and visualisation requirements.
  • Provide detailed specifications and feedback to ensure data products meet finance needs and are embedded into tooling and workflows.
  • Participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to prioritise finance‑related data work.

Enablement of Finance Data Flows and Data Models

  • Partner with the architecture team to support data analysis and ensure robust, scalable data flows are designed to enable enhanced finance data delivery.
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of the finance data model by providing analytical input and validating business logic.
  • Ensure data integration supports accurate, timely, and fit‑for‑purpose reporting outputs.

Strategic Partnership & Alignment

  • Collaborate with Finance stakeholders to ensure data consistency and shared understanding.
  • Partner with the Finance Pillar within the Transformation Office to support strategic initiatives through data.
  • Contribute to the delivery of data‑driven change programmes by providing analytical input.

Data Quality & Governance

  • Identify and resolve data quality issues impacting finance analysis and tooling.
  • Contribute to metadata, documentation, and lineage tracking for finance datasets.
  • Ensure compliance with Chaucer's data governance standards and support continuous improvement of data assets.

Skills and Competencies

  • A good understanding of Finance processes and terminology within the London Market or Commercial & Specialty Insurance.
  • A good understanding of data platforms, data transformation, and reporting ecosystems.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex business and technical landscapes.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and product outcomes.
  • Comfortable working in agile or iterative delivery environments.
  • Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and modern data technologies is a plus.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree; industry certifications in business analysis or insurance domain preferred.

Why Join Chaucer?

Chaucer is a leading global insurer operating in both Lloyd's and company markets, helping industries worldwide manage risk‑from nuclear, shipping, manufacturing, and property. Headquartered in London, with offices in Copenhagen, Bermuda, Sydney, Ireland, Miami, Dubai, and Singapore, we're close to our clients wherever they are.


We have shown strong financial success with our Gross Written Premiums growing from $1.4bn in 2019 to $3.5bn in 2024. Backed by strong teams, platforms, and client relationships, Chaucer is poised for continued success.


We offer:

  • A flexible office hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.
  • A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.
  • Extensive, non‑contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.

Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

  • Full‑time

Job function

  • Finance

Industries

  • Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Insurance Carriers, and Insurance

Location

London, England, United Kingdom


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