Senior Business Analyst, Finance Data Management

• Join us in shaping the future of the insurance industry
• Be part of a team that invests in your growth
• Enjoy work-life balance with flexible working options

At TAL, we’re supported to live our best lives. With flexible and blended working options, discounted insurance, and wellbeing initiatives, we know we’re valued.  

You’ll work alongside some of the brightest and most capable colleagues in the industry, with leaders who inspire, support, and include everyone. We foster a culture where everyone belongs.  

Collaborating in person strengthens our social bonds and powers better problem-solving. Together, we face challenges and grow stronger. We connect to include, celebrate, reward, and recognise each other.

The Senior Business Analyst will play a critical role in TAL's Finance Data Strategy transformation, working within the Finance Data Management team to establish modern data governance practices and deliver trusted financial information. This position bridges business requirements with technical implementation, ensuring that data solutions meet the needs of Finance stakeholders while supporting strategic and BAU initiatives across multiple data domains.

You will be joining an enthusiastic team that serves as the central hub for data governance excellence within Finance, ensuring operational data integrity. You will execute hands-on management of core responsibilities including data changes, master data management operations, and data quality to support finance operations using modern technology tools.

You will be working with other data experts within Finance Data Management, Finance teams, Business Systems teams, Technology and Finance leaders.

In this role you will:

• Implement Finance Data Management strategies, including automating the Finance Mapping Solution.
• Define business and technical data requirements to support Finance Data Management initiatives.
• Evaluate data changes and their effects on existing Finance processes, including the General Ledger, hierarchies, and mappings.
• Review and approve updates to general ledger dimensions, hierarchies, and Finance mappings to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in investigating and resolving mapping-related issues.

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Senior Business Analyst on medium to large projects.
• Background in finance or accounting, with exposure to financial management and process improvement.
• Skilled in developing and executing UAT test scenarios.
• Experience working with Finance General Ledgers.
• Proficient in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Cognos, TM1) and data visualization platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.

TAL is one of Australia’s leading life insurers, committed to inclusion, and supporting the career growth of our diverse workforce. We’re proud to be:  

• An Inclusive Employer – Recognised as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency and Bronze Tier Status within the Australian Workplace Equality Index  
• Diversity Champions – Member of Diversity Council Australia, Australian Disability Network, Pride in Diversity and Champions of Change  
• Reconciliation Advocates – Read our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan. 
• We welcome applications from people with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, caregivers, individuals living with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.  
• Need adjustments during the recruitment process? Let our team know by getting in touch with us here.—we’re here to support you. 

You’re always accountable for your actions. You never give up. You strive to find the best outcomes for customers and partners. And you value working together to find the best solutions for problems.   

As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate your eligibility for a role at TAL including Criminal History, Bankruptcy, Entitlement to Work, Regulatory and Reference Checks.  

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