I am a self-motivated professional with over 25 years working in Financial Transformation, specializing in Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Visualization, and Business Process Improvements across multiple industries. I thrive on the challenge of learning new software and company platforms. I enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights through dashboards and reports, and I continually seek opportunities to improve processes and governance to drive business value.

Darren Hambleton

I am a self-motivated professional with over 25 years working in Financial Transformation, specializing in Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Visualization, and Business Process Improvements across multiple industries. I thrive on the challenge of learning new software and company platforms. I enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights through dashboards and reports, and I continually seek opportunities to improve processes and governance to drive business value.

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I am a self-motivated professional with over 25 years working in Financial Transformation, specializing in Data Migration, Data Governance, Data Visualization, and Business Process Improvements across multiple industries. I thrive on the challenge of learning new software and company platforms.

I enjoy turning complex data into clear, actionable insights through dashboards and reports, and I continually seek opportunities to improve processes and governance to drive business value.

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Work Experience

Senior Finance Business Analyst at DirectLine Group
April 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Set up the Finance Reconciliation Approach for Part VII migration; led a Working Group to drive the Finance Reconciliation workstream; mapped AS IS/TO BE processes for Policies & Claims from source systems to downstream Finance systems; created a Power BI platform to reconcile Finance Bordereaux with Actuarial data for Part VII.
Senior Data Business Analyst at M&G PLC
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Created a Specialist Projects repository; enhanced a large cost model; automated the monthly data extraction from Oracle Fusion and Workday; developed a Power BI dashboard to automate cost visualization.
Lead Business Analyst at Lloyds Banking Group
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Created the GL Data Migration Strategy Framework; facilitated cutover workshops with senior stakeholders; contributed to Application Cutover and Data Migration strategy documents; produced Confluence pages to align stakeholders and processes; performed requirements gathering and data mapping; acted as Scrum Master for 9 months; managed supplier relationships (KPMG & Oracle).
Master Data Specialist at Baringa Partners/Clarivate Analytics
October 1, 2022 - October 1, 2022
Supported discovery phase of a master data program; facilitated workshops to illustrate transformation needs for data integrity; drafted MDM principles; created JIRA Kanban board and moderated daily standups.
Senior Finance Data Analyst at QBE Insurance
July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2022
Created a Confluence-based documentation repository for the SLIP Application; investigated data issues from source insurance systems.
Finance Business Systems Analyst at Arch Insurance (UK)
March 1, 2022 - March 1, 2022
Reverse engineered Aged Debt system post-acquisition; created data mappings and SQL structures to align Barbican data with Arch; configured EFT in ERP to align with CashPro; updated SQL objects for Brexit data split; supported revaluation process; BA and ETL development for IRIS EDW/ERP; assisted with data migration and reporting.
Technical Finance Architect at DNV GL
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Maintained financial systems across regions; provided ETL/data mapping for Master Data Management; supported migration to Oracle EBS; contributed to Sunsetting project and InfoArchive self-service retrieval; managed decommission of Timesheet and SAP application testing.
Business Analyst at Admin Re: Telford
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Created As-Is/To-Be business requirements; reviewed processes and redesigned cash management workflows; automated manual processes.
BI/MI Analyst at Severn Trent Costain
May 1, 2014 - May 1, 2014
Created QlikView database feeds from SAGE ERP 1000; built Management Information dashboards in QlikView.
Finance Migration Specialist at Go Native
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Developed ERP migration project plan; elicited As-Is processes; provided data migration expertise for CRM and Sales booking systems.
Finance System Specialist at Fitpro
September 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012
Documented finance system functionality; resolved control account discrepancies post-migration; remodeled finance processes; produced reporting packs via SSRS; supported ERP upgrade and data history in cloud environment; performed SQL server DBA duties.
Software Specialist at London Stock Exchange
March 1, 2009 - March 1, 2009
Supported LSE live environment; completed security review of ERP; managed vendor relationships; contributed to MDM remapping of customer data.
Technical Business Analyst at Robert Half Recruitment
August 1, 2008 - August 1, 2008
Supported live environments; contributed to Hyperion HFM rollout project including As-Is/To-Be analysis and justification packs.
Business Analyst at Elior UK plc
June 1, 2007 - June 1, 2007
Developed business requirements for finance systems; reviewed processes and created improvement opportunities.
Finance Systems Consultant at Eclipse Computing
March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2003
Delivered functional and technical documentation for Finance Systems; supported system migrations and data integrity efforts.
Support Technician
June 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000
Provided IT support and technical assistance as part of early career.
Contract Management Accountant at Vindis & Sons Limited
September 1, 1998 - September 1, 1998
Managed contract financials and accounting tasks in a contracting environment.
Accounts Clerk at Cyfas Restbury International Limited
October 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Performed routine accounting tasks and financial administration.
Finance Systems Consultant at Elior UK plc
March 1, 2003 - March 1, 2003
Finance systems consultancy spanning requirements, design, and delivery of financial processes and reporting.
Contract Management Accountant at ISC Limited
June 1, 2000 - June 1, 2000
Contract management accounting responsibilities during contract engagements.
Accounts Clerk Systems Consultant at Chief UK Limited
October 1, 1998 - October 1, 1998
Accounts clerk with systems consulting duties during system changes.
Accounts Advisor at Collins & Ackman Limited
September 1, 1998 - September 1, 1998
Accounts advisor providing financial support and guidance during process changes.
Accounts Assistant at Vindis & Sons Limited
October 1, 1996 - October 1, 1996
Accounts assistant performing financial data entry and reconciliations.
Accounts Clerk at Alchemy Metals Limited
October 1, 1995 - October 1, 1995
Early finance role supporting accounting functions.

Education

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Qualifications

Prince2
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025
Prince2
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Other