Role Description

As an Oracle Essbase Analyst you will play a crucial role in administering the Finance department’s suite of Reporting, Planning, and Business Intelligence systems, with a primary focus on Oracle Essbase. We are specifically seeking candidates with hands on Oracle Essbase experience. Hyperion application experience is not required for this role. This role involves managing day-to-day system administration tasks, addressing system queries, and supporting both business-as-usual (BAU) activities and development projects.

The ideal candidate will possess a keen attention to detail, a solid understanding of accounting processes within a Financial Services environment, and technical expertise in Oracle Essbase, particularly version 21c and upgrades from version 11.

This position is a Hybrid role based in our Guildford office with expectations of you attending the office at least once per week with a flexible approach to accommodate project needs and deadlines particularly end of month.

Salary Information

Circa £50k Per Annum

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

BAU Support:

Perform day-to-day administration to ensure system maintenance and optimal performance.
Apply technical knowledge to manage and resolve support issues effectively.
Monitor automated batch processes to ensure smooth operations.
Assist with reconciliations to maintain system and data integrity.
Address user queries promptly and efficiently.
Participate in regular update meetings with internal customers to ensure alignment and communication.
Provide training to users, both individually and in groups, focusing on Smartview.
Document procedures to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing.

Development Activities:

Attend project meetings as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide insights and guidance.
Engage in stakeholder management to ensure project alignment and support.
Learn and apply the Change Management framework to facilitate smooth transitions.
Contribute to system/process design as an SME, ensuring best practices are followed.
Offer best practice advice to ensure consistency across projects.
Understand the build of new interfaces/processes/reports to support project delivery.
Participate in System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and other quality assurance activities.
Create tailored training documentation to support new initiatives.
Provide user training to facilitate adoption of new systems and processes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to meet evolving business needs.

Essential Skills

Extensive experience with Oracle Essbase, particularly version 21c and upgrades from version 11. (Hyperion application experience is not required for this role)
Part Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience, with strong knowledge of financial reporting and planning.
Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate project needs and deadlines.
Highly proficient in PC usage and related technologies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff at all levels.

We support the government scheme “Access to Work” please feel free to ask us about the access to work scheme.

Desirable Skills

Exposure to other financial systems and tools within the Oracle and SAP suites.
Experience in a Financial Services environment, understanding its unique accounting processes and requirements.
Experience using Generative AI tools such as onsite Webchat / Chat Bot systems and journey is desirable but not essential
Any understanding or knowledge of Robotics and Power Apps would be beneficial but is not essential

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

Flexible buy/sell holiday options
Hybrid working
Annual performance related bonus
Contributory pension scheme
Development days
A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
Retail discounts
Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Integrity, Fairness, Inclusion & Trust

At Allianz, we believe in fostering an inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to equal opportunities, gender equity, and balanced gender representation, is demonstrated by our numerous accreditations: EDGE certified for gender inclusion, Women in Finance Charter members, Disability Confident employer, Stonewall Diversity Champion, Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter signatories, and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard employer.

We embrace neurodiversity and welcome applications from neurodivergent and disabled candidates, offering tailored adjustments to ensure your success.

We encourage our employees to advocate for their needs, whether it’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, mentoring, coaching, or flexible work arrangements

Accessible Application for All

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions through the Offer an Interview Scheme, for those meeting the essential skills for the role.

Contact our Resourcing team to opt into this scheme or for assistance with your application, including larger text, hard copies, or spoken applications. Hr-recruitment@allianz.co.uk

For any inquiries or to submit your application, please contact: Cathryn Thomas

If you are an at-risk candidate facing potential redeployment, please include this information in your CV.

Closing date Feb 13th 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.

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