Senior Finance Manager – Financial Analysis (Hybrid)

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. For more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs.

Your role in the team

As Senior Finance Manager, you’ll be a key strategic partner to the CFO, helping to shape and execute financial strategy across the organisation. You will take ownership of monthly reporting and forward‑looking financial planning, delivering insights that influence executive decision‑making and ensure alignment between local execution and global priorities. You will play a central role in driving transformation across the finance function – championing automation, advanced analytics and process optimisation. As a leader within a high‑performing team, you’ll foster innovation, continuous improvement and a culture of excellence, while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with UK and US regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to set and execute financial strategy.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting and analysis to support strategic objectives.
• Oversee management and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with UK & US GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management and tax compliance frameworks.
• Drive digital finance transformation – automation, analytics and process optimisation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to global finance teams and business leaders, aligning priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.
• Inspire and develop a high‑performing finance team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria

• All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role managing teams and complex projects.
• Proven ownership of month‑end close, management accounts and year‑end statutory reporting, including tax planning and external audit liaison.
• Demonstrated delivery of positive change – process improvement, automation or use of AI tools with quantified outcomes.

Desirable Criteria

• Commercial acumen – proven ability to translate complex financial data into strategic, value‑driving recommendations (with quantifiable outcomes).
• Advanced Excel (complex formulas, pivots) and hands‑on ERP system (SAP, Workday) experience.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders – implementing best‑practice global solutions.
• Advanced time‑management skills including ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise and organise.
• Evidence of coaching and developing finance talent.

Benefits

• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension and lifestyle discounts.
• Access to world‑class learning platforms and award‑winning L&D.
• Clear career paths, internal mobility and a strong focus on growth.
• A people‑first culture with flexible working options.

Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under‑represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.