Reconciliations Manager
- Circa £40,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
- Up to 17.5% annual bonus
- Opportunity to manage a small team
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Reconciliations Manager to join our Finance Operations Reconciliations team on a permanent basis. Whilst managing a small team, you will conduct cash management and payment production activities, maintaining consistently high standards of customer service. You will be a detail orientated professional with an inquisitive mind, driven to find outcomes to customer questions and queries.
As Reconciliations Manager, you will lead, manage and continuously review the delivery of Finance reconciliation operations, ensuring effective risk management and controls are in place.
You will continuously monitor and evaluate the development and delivery of reconciliation policies and processes for NFU Mutual, ensuring that they support business requirements, minimise Group expenses, and continue to deliver against stakeholder expectations.
Other requirements include:
- Build, maintain and lead effective working relationships across the business to ensure that reconciliation standards are upheld with clear accountability and sign off to ensure that the reported Financial Statements are accurately recording the correct transactions.
- Lead, manage, motivate and develop direct reports and their team members so that they know what is expected, are able to maximise their contribution to business objectives and realise their potential.
- Proactively identify, monitor and act upon risks, issues, breaches and control weaknesses, fulfilling any specific risk related responsibilities as required including escalation, to ensure that NFUM remains fully compliant with NFUM policies, regulatory legislation and industry codes and internal control requirements.
- Lead, develop and evaluate the implementation and reporting of operational MI, to provide insight and foresight to senior management and to ensure that the most efficient and effective cash management strategies are used and adhered to, in line with the Groups objective of being a great company to do business with.
About you
As a financial professional, you will have knowledge of finance systems and an understanding of accounting entries. You’ll have demonstrable experience of leading, managing, developing and motivating successful teams, preferably within a financial setting.
You will also have:
- Knowledge of banking and cash management technologies and processes
- Experience of creating and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience of developing and delivering high quality stakeholder focussed services.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
- Circa £40,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
- Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
- A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
- Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
- £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
- Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
- Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
- Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
- Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
- Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
- Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Working at NFU Mutual
We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and are one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2022 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021.
We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.
Reconciliations Manager employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
