Finance Manager

A managerial level role to lead a small team, focusing around the monthly close and reporting processes. Our client are a well known brand within their sector and offer a great benefits package, including a genuine prospect of flexible and/or part time working for this position.

Client Details

Our client are a large, well known organisation operating in the Insurance and FS sectors

Description

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading a small team in the management and delivery of the close process, including key outputs performed on and offshore for the UK and Group reporting

• Working closely with and providing challenge to other teams & functions

• Balance sheet reporting, analysis, reconciliations and control

• Working closely with the offshore teams to provide support, train and embed new processes

• Driving a culture of continuous improvement

• Query resolution, quality control and governance over outputs

• Supporting new projects and developments in relation to the close process

• Ensuring tasks performed adhere to the SOX control framework

Profile

The successful candidate will:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Ideally have a large company sector background working in a heavily regulated environment (Financial Services and/or Insurance experience will be advantageous)
• Possess a strong technical Finance skill set, knowledge of SOX controls will be an advantage
• Have a thorough understanding of financial reporting and the close process
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial systems & business platforms (SAP experience will be an advantage)
• Show evidence of strong people management skills
• Possess an excellent level of analytical and problem solving skills
• Have the ability to work at different levels, from detailed reconciliations to senior-level engagement

Job Offer

Our client are offering the opportunity to join their well regarded organisation on a permanent basis in this managerial level role. A generous salary and benefits package is on offer, including the prospect of flexible and/or part time working arrangements for the ideal candidate.