Finance Data Reporting Lead (12 Month FTC)

Date: Sep 17, 2025 Location: London, GB, EC3M 3BD Company: Aspen Insurance Role Level C , Role Classification VP Department Finance Systems and Ops Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism. Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded. The Role We are looking to recruit a Finance Data Reporting Lead to join us on a 12 month Fixed-Term Contract. Key Accountabilities Lead a team of Data and Analytics Engineers to build a reporting capability on Aspen’s Data Warehouse (iHUB), transferring the existing legacy reporting onto the new platform as part of a wider technology strategy across Aspen’s technology estate Lead the strategic development and delivery of Finance’s reporting transformation, in alignment with the evolving systems architecture. This includes developing a streamlined, controlled and scalable approach to the creation and maintenance of key financial reports and decommissioning of legacy reporting Design, establish, and lead a Finance Reporting Centre of Excellence, setting best practices and governance for high-quality reporting Partner with key stakeholders in Finance to shape and evolve the Finance analytics strategy, enhancing data-driven decision-making Work closely with the Finance Systems team, to ensure the definition and delivery of data structures within finance systems enables efficient and effective finance reporting processes Work closely with the Data Governance Lead and the Finance Data Lead to define and monitor data quality metrics; lead remediation initiatives to address data quality issues across Finance, which impact reporting quality Collaborate with data product owners across functions to ensure Finance data requirements are fully integrated into the broader enterprise data landscape Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role. Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Extensive general experience in insurance industry involving data/analysis/systems/reporting/projects Experience of working in a Risk related functional team within a multi-national insurance environment Expert knowledge of the financial services industry best practice and Finance analysis Expert knowledge of data manipulation and data analytics Develop a strong working knowledge of company systems and how technology can be leveraged to improve performance Lead and manage through a team of senior professionals across a large and diverse entity Ability to lead the development of strategy for the business Negotiate, persuade and influence both directly and indirectly Strong reasoning capabilities – creative and lateral thinking, with strong problem-solving-skills Conceptualise and lead others in their use for solving specific problems Excellent in the use and interpretation of numerical data At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.