The company: Mercer

Darwin is part of Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB), a 7,000-person strong community of specialists in health, benefits, and employee wellbeing. This affords us a massive opportunity to impact the lives of tens of millions of people around the world. Darwin is changing benefits for good in eight out of the top ten technology companies in the world and has a wealth of clients across a diverse range of sectors. In fact, more than 2 million people are already using our platform.

Darwin is a market-leading and specialised global platform that requires specific training and accreditation for consultants to be proficient in delivering programs and projects. Darwin is changing Benefits for Good. Our unique and innovative SaaS (Software as a Service) platform has transformed the employee benefits industry. We are fast paced, ambitious, people-focused and on a journey to innovate and develop products that truly impact peoples lives and the market in which we operate.


The role:

Database Administrator


We have a fantastic opportunity for a Database Administrator to join our Business Management Team in either Bristol or London.

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the maintenance and governance of client data in the Darwin Contracts Database. As the systems administrator, the successful candidate will be accountable for both business-as-usual and ad-hoc data accuracy & reporting across the Darwin revenue & invoicing framework.

This role could suit either an existing DB Administrator or perhaps even a Data/Financial Analyst looking for a new opportunity within the database field within a larger global organisation.


What can you expect?

To perform a role administrating, maintaining and supporting databases by ensuring their performance, availability and security in order to provide a stable database environment.
A platform to build on existing knowledge and an opportunity to learn new skills in a continuous improvement environment


What you will be rewarded with?

Competitive Benefits Package including: 27 days annual leave, up to 4 days flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
Generous Family Leave including: 6 months paid maternity leave, 4 months paid paternity leave, 6 months paid adoption leave plus shared parental leave options. To help ease the transition when you return to work you will be able to work 8 weeks at 80% of your normal work pattern and receive 100% of your normal salary.


We will rely on you for:

Carry out ongoing data maintenance, governance & management within the Darwin Contracts Database
Work with internal stakeholders to improve financial data quality & governance across systems
Update and maintain the Contracts Database by inputting and approving financial data from the CRM, loading templates into MS Access, and updating adjusting client data monthly, alongside other ad-hoc maintenance
Carry out various control framework reconciliations
Generating database loaders for Mercer invoicing systems and updating annually recurring client contract revenue data
Generating run rate reports relating to SaaS revenue by client and product
Creating and maintaining monthly & ad-hoc reports for Darwin business units
Working closely with offshore teams to load approved documentation to the Mercer invoicing system


What you need to have:

Highly analytical mindset with great attention to detail
Highly proficient in MS Excel
Experience in database management and maintenance (Excel, Access, SQL etc)
Previous revenue/finance roles desirable but not required
Experience in SQL desirable, but in-role training also available


What makes you stand out:

Experience working in B2B SaaS is preferable
Currently or intending to study for a financial or business qualification (fundamental understanding of audit and finance governance principles preferred
Strong technical knowledge and prior experience of working on flexible benefits platforms


About us


Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the worlds leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Companys 85,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $20 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh provides data-driven risk advisory services and insurance solutions to commercial and consumer clients. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and well being for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit (link removed), or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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