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 app...
Expense Actuals Manager in London employer: High Finance Limited
As a Senior Premium Processing Technician at our esteemed independent Lloyd's insurance broker in London, you'll thrive in a collaborative culture that values technical expertise and exceptional service. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer a supportive environment where your contributions will make a real impact, alongside competitive benefits and the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
