Finance Manager

Wise May is recruiting for an ACA / ACCA qualified Finance Manager with strong Insurance accounting expertise to join a Global Insurance client. You will work alongside the Financial Controller (FC), CFO and wider Finance and Actuarial teams to undertake a hands on delivery role across their financial, accounting and regulatory services.

This is a full time, 18 month fixed term contract with hybrid working(3 days per week in the office (Tues and Weds core, 1 day flex)).

Finance Manager duties and responsibilities

Maintaining/monitoring the regular financial processes.

Creating the monthly management account pack to support business decisions.

Statutory reporting, including managing the external audit process.

Maintaining a good working knowledge of technical accounting matters; monitoring emerging accounting standards under FRS, IFRS and regulatory requirements.

Supporting business decisions with quality management information.

Finance Manager key skills and experience required

Experience working as a Finance Manager with strong Insurance accounting expertise.

ACA or ACCA qualified or equivalent.

Experience in understanding and managing reinsurance contracts from a back-office perspective would be advantageous.

Experience with management accounts is highly desirable.

Ability to work at pace on multiple projects at the same time, managing time and resources appropriately.

To be comfortable with peer review (giving and receiving) and to challenge others’ work and opinions appropriately.

Effective relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, confident in engaging with colleagues and developing good working relationships across all levels of seniority.

Strong analytical skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Benefits

Pension with enhanced employer contributions

Critical Illness Cover

Death in Service Scheme

Dental Cover

Permanent Health Insurance Scheme

Private Medical Insurance Scheme

Subsidised Restaurant