At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead corporate finance and drive process improvements in a dynamic insurance environment.
- Company: Join Aviva, a forward-thinking company committed to inclusivity and employee growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, 29 days holiday, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace a supportive culture with opportunities for volunteering and personal development.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance while making a real impact in the insurance industry.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with 5+ years in senior finance roles, preferably in insurance.
The predicted salary is between 110000 - 120000 £ per year.
This is a great job for someone who is ready to take a senior leadership role in finance and enjoys driving change. You'll thrive here if you've worked in the insurance industry, led finance teams, and want to shape how we work. If you're confident with accounting standards, financial operations and stakeholder management - and excited to make a difference - this could be your next step.
A bit about the job: This role sits within the Probitas Finance Leadership team, reporting to the Head of Finance. You'll lead both the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities, and the finance operations team, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. You'll be the key link between Probitas and Aviva, helping deliver change while maintaining business-as-usual.
Skills and experience we're looking for:
- Qualified accountant with 5+ years in a senior finance role within insurance industry
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience with a proven track record in delivering finance change projects
- Expert knowledge of accounting standards, both UK GAAP and IFRS
- Skilled in financial reporting, data analysis and systems (SUN/Oracle GL desirable)
- Proven experience in insurance accounting and working across related corporate entities; Lloyd's market exposure is a strong advantage
What you'll get for this role:
- Salary circa £110,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
- Bonus opportunity - 12% (E grade) of annual salary
- Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan
- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave
- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
- 3 paid volunteering days to help others
- Wellbeing support and tools
Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.
Lloyds Corporate Financial Controller employer: Aviva
Aviva is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and growth, offering a competitive salary of £28,600 along with a generous bonus scheme and pension contributions. Our collaborative work culture in Leeds fosters a supportive environment where you can thrive in a fast-paced role while making a meaningful impact on customers' lives. With flexible working options, extensive benefits, and opportunities for personal development, Aviva is committed to helping you build a rewarding career.
