At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and support strategic decisions in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Fast-growing tech-driven business in the insurance sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a vibrant work culture.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for mentoring and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a key role in shaping financial strategies for an expanding international organisation.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in insurance accounting and strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join a fast-growing, technology-driven business operating within the insurance sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a dynamic finance team, supporting a rapidly expanding international organisation.
The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting across multiple entities while ensuring robust financial controls and supporting strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities Lead the month-end close process, including journals, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
Prepare monthly management accounts, including budget and variance analysis.
Produce financial reports across multiple business entities.
Prepare statutory accounts, tax returns and regulatory reporting.
Manage VAT returns and corporation tax compliance.
Prepare monthly forecasts covering revenue, expenditure and cash flow.
Support the annual budgeting process and ongoing financial performance reporting.
Oversee treasury activities, including multi-currency cash management and foreign exchange considerations.
Manage cash reporting and bank reconciliations.
Oversee payroll processing and liaise with external payroll providers.
Act as the primary contact for auditors, banks and external advisors.
Prepare financial reporting packs for senior leadership and board meetings.
Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions.
Provide day-to-day oversight and mentoring of the finance team, ensuring accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, accounts payable and credit control.
About You We're looking for someone who is: Experienced within the insurance or reinsurance sector (minimum 3 years preferred).
Knowledgeable in UK GAAP, IFRS and insurance accounting.
Experienced in both financial and management accounting.
Proficient with accounting systems (Xero experience is advantageous but not essential).
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Proactive, self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
An effective communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
Ideally has 5+ years' accounting experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
