UK Controller - Risk Insurance Services (RIS)

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Controllership team at Marsh. This role will be based in London and is a hybrid role that requires working at least three days a week in the office.

The UK Controller – Risk Insurance Services (RIS) is responsible for a wide range of controllership activities for the RIS UK, including coordination and management of the month-end close, all project-related activities, integration of acquisitions, and support of financial analysis to aid decision-making. The role ensures a strong control environment through the implementation, design and ongoing monitoring of controls. You will be supported by a small team of four direct reports and will be responsible for the preparation and management of all controller operations within RIS UK.

This leadership role provides oversight of US and Local GAAP reporting, coupled with local statutory and regulatory reporting for the business area, covering all relevant operating companies and holding company structures. The role ensures that the company’s internal controls and financial compliance responsibilities are met.

We will count on you to:

• Ensure that financial results for local legal entities are accurate and oversee the preparation of all monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting activities in accordance with US GAAP.
• Provide insightful analysis to support accounting judgments and business decisions; support the implementation of new accounting standards; manage the application of accounting policies and prepare papers to support financial accounting decisions; provide guidance on the preparation of local statutory accounts.
• Manage key stakeholders who rely on the finance processes and reported numbers; ensure that stakeholders such as FP&A are aware of any changes to processes or accounting policy and communicate the impact of any change or finding.
• Manage the external auditor relationship, including liaison regarding audit timetable, deliverables to the Audit Committee, fees and accounting issues; sign quarterly management representation letter; attend Risk and Audit Committees as required.
• Ensure that all Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control issues are reported and remediated on a timely basis and that the business operates in a SOX-compliant manner; ensure the integrity of financial controls across RIS functions and that authority matrices for transactions are appropriate, understood and followed.
• Ensure that the balance sheet is reviewed and fairly stated at least on a quarter-end basis, including judgment-required accounts (e.g., PPO, CTF, VAT provisions, employee liabilities) and that those judgment judgements are approved by local management.
• Provide strong proactive management for the team, including development and mentoring; support wider team initiatives.
• Assist regional management and boards on local projects and regulatory, statutory and tax responsibilities; provide assistance with project-based work such as system implementations, business projects, entity projects, control projects, and execution of global and regional strategies.
• Assist country and regional management on due diligence reviews for potential acquisitions and understand the accounting consequences of major projects.

What you need to have:

• Qualified accountant (preferably ACA, ACCA, ACMA or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or a similar discipline.
• Significant experience in finance controllership with substantial management responsibilities, preferably within the insurance sector (broking or underwriting).
• Ability to provide and oversee financial information for the regional functions and infrastructure, including firm-wide initiatives; ability to lead and drive change within a transforming and matrixed organization and to streamline and standardize financial activities and procedures to improve efficiency.
• Understanding of Oracle Financials: GL and Hyperion Essbase.

What makes you stand out?

• Knowledge of the fiduciary environment.

Why join our team:

• Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• Vibrant and inclusive culture with talented colleagues to create new solutions and make an impact.
• Career opportunities and benefits that enhance well-being.

We commit to a hybrid working model, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and collaboration benefits of working together in the office. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week for the full team to be together in person.

Marsh is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.