Finance Operations Analyst - 12 Month FTC

General

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Operations Analyst within Accounting Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great analytical skills, attention to detail and who likes to drive process improvements. This role will report to the Finance Operations Manager and be responsible in assisting with a wide range of reporting, analysis and ad hoc projects.

We are looking for an individual with a background in financial and management accounting with a keen interest in data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to supporting the business, the ability to understand and review internal controls and identify and manage operational process risks. In addition, the candidate will be detail-oriented and have the skills necessary to collaborate with key stakeholders in a fast-growing company.

Beazley is a flexible and innovative employer offering a friendly, collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We have adopted a smart working approach and that means that our people benefit from our flexible ways of working – whether that’s in one of our offices designed for ‘activity-based working,’ our flexible dress code or where and when we choose to work.

Job Title: Finance Operations Analyst

Division: Financial Operations

Reports To: Finance Operations Manager

Key Relationships: Internal: Accounting Operations, Financial Operations, Finance leads and teams, Commercial and Facilities Management teams, Financial Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Business Partners. External: 3^rd party service providers and Auditors.

Job Summary:

This role will support Accounting Operations and the Finance Operations Manager in matters such as technical accounting, financial controls, process improvements, data analysis & reporting, change & transformation etc. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with other Finance teams and teams outside of Finance such as Claims, IT, Facilities, Internal Audit, Compliance & Risk Management etc.

Key responsibilities:

Accounting and reporting:

• Review and analyse lease agreements for IFRS16 compliance
• Calculate, prepare and post journals for relevant lease accounting adjustments
• Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for lease-related accounts
• Maintain and update Workday lease module for new, modified, or terminated leases
• Support the analytical review and variance analysis relating to actuals vs budgets
• Assist in the development of appropriate KPIs and accurate reporting of performance. Engage with key stakeholders regarding queries and actions
• Timely preparation of the monthly Accounting Operations dashboard and flash report
• Analysis and reporting of Travel and Entertainment spend for Financial Operations
• Assist in the implementation and adherence of accounting policies, and procedures that support efficiencies
• Preparation of other ad hoc financial reports as required

Financial Controls:

• Support the quality and timeliness of internal control requirements associated with general ledger reporting
• Assist in the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Maintain the loss & risk incident tracker for Accounting Operations. Liaise with Financial Control as an when required.
• Continuous maintenance and review of process documentation for all assigned areas and ensure consistency across all documented processes
• Promote continuous improvement culture and maintain and improve standardisation of tasks and processes

Cross Training:

• Assist the Finance Operations Manager as necessary on activities across all areas within Accounting Operations
• Provide absence cover such that the Accounting Operations Team can maintain satisfactory levels of service
• To support Accounting Operations and the Finance department in ad hoc projects when required

General

At Beazley we are committed to doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do. It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere to this principle through the adoption of Beazley’s corevalues and behaviours – PIED and Being Beazley.

• Adopt the Beazley culture of Professionalism, Integrity, Effectiveness and Dynamic attitude that contributes to an internal environment of teamwork and promotes a positive brand image to our external customers.
• Comply with Beazley procedures, policies, and regulations relevant to your role. Undertake relevant training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the Talent Management development or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) either directly, via e-learning or the learning management system.
• Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, the Talent Management development or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit) and ensure you keep up to date with developments in these areas.This may include, amongst others, Beazley’s underwriting control standards, Beazley’s claims control standards, other Beazley standards and customer relationship management.
• Ensure that you uphold the Beazley principle of Treating Customers Fairly and Conduct.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system. These may include, among others, European Strategy Team, US Management team or membership of any Beazley committees.
• Discipline, within the Beazley Group guidelines, members of staff contravening regulations per staff handbook.

Personal Specification:

Education and Qualifications

• General accounting knowledge
• Educated to degree level
• Actively Studying towards a Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a management/ financial accounting role
• Experience working within the Financial Services Industry (desired but not mandatory)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent numeric and analytical skills
• Good understanding of Finance systems, processes, and accounting principles
• Intermediate/Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerBI and PowerPoint
• Experience working with Workday ERP system (desired)
• Experience in the provision of Management Information
• Self-motivated, able to work on own initiative and use problem solving skills to proactively resolve issues
• Effective prioritisation and organisational skills.

Aptitude and Disposition

• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, tight timeframes and deadlines
• Ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
• Adaptable to change and evolving circumstances
• High integrity
• Positive
• Customer focused
• Critical Thinking
• Emphasis on Quality & attention to detail

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