An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a leading international insurance business as Expense Actuals Manager. This is a key position within the finance function, offering the opportunity to take ownership of expense reporting, strengthen financial controls and drive improvements across month-end processes and management reporting. You will play a central role in ensuring accurate and timely financial delivery, working closely with senior stakeholders and business partners while overseeing both an internal team and outsourced finance resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of expense ratio reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency and clear explanations of movements.
- Lead the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently met.
- Coordinate inputs from finance business partners and offshore teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
- Review expense movements, investigate variances and provide meaningful financial analysis.
- Prepare and deliver management information and executive-level reporting packs.
- Maintain a robust control environment, identifying risks and ensuring appropriate financial governance.
- Lead and develop a team of two direct reports, alongside oversight of outsourced finance resources.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, operational efficiency and the quality of financial information.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders across the wider finance function to resolve issues and improve delivery.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial reporting, expense accounting or financial control.
- Proven experience managing month-end reporting and delivering accurate financial information to tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting processes.
- Experience managing or coordinating teams, with the ability to organise workloads and drive accountability.
- Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and coordinating inputs across multiple teams.
- Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and implement more effective ways of working.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader looking to take ownership of a critical reporting area, make a tangible impact on the wider business and lead improvements within a complex, international finance environment.
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Expense Actuals Manager in City of London employer: HFG Insurance Recruitment
Join a leading reinsurance business in London, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to compliance and financial crime prevention. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement while fostering a collaborative work culture that values your expertise. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in one of the world's financial hubs, with the flexibility of a hybrid work model that promotes work-life balance.
