Group Finance Manager

An exciting opportunity at a forward thinking, people focused insurance company. This is a 9 month FTC, offering hybrid working, 2 days a week in the London Office. Overview • Responsible for monthly close process for all UK entities in the Lloyd’s business • Responsible for quarterly group reporting pack for Lloyd’s business including UK consolidation • Responsible for non-technical journals and balance sheet reconciliations • Responsible for statutory reporting and tax (CT/VAT) for all non-underwriting entities in Lloyd’s business • Support development of Finance function Key responsibilities • Responsible for monthly close process for all UK entities in the Lloyd’s business • Responsible for quarterly group reporting pack including UK consolidation • Responsible for non-technical journals and balance sheet reconciliations • Develop strong and in-depth understanding of dataflows which support the population of the GL and overall financial reporting • Maintain adequate procedures and controls • Contribute to improving overall quality and speed of reporting with efficient use of systems and tools • Responsible for production of annual accounts for all non-underwriting companies • Responsible for preparation of quarterly VAT returns and other tax returns for non- underwriting companies • Provide evidence and assistance to external auditors as required Skills & experience profile Essential • Extensive experience of financial close process and consolidation • Experience of Investment accounting • Experience of group reporting • Knowledge of US GAAP • Positive attitude to learn and develop • Ability to challenge and improve finance activities • Proven ability to work to deadlines • Accounting qualification – fully qualified • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Advanced level in Microsoft Office and other data manipulation tools Preferred • Use of Sun accounting software & Vision Q&A • Experience in a Lloyd’s business Company’s values • Disciplined “We are balanced and objective in taking business decisions” • Expert “We use our specialisms, expertise and creativity to get things done” • Innovative “We are entrepreneurial, we challenge, we embrace change, and we continually seek to improve the way we do business” • Accountable “We are outcome focused and deliver on promises” • Integrity “We are responsible and perform to our best with strong moral and ethical principles to do the right thing” • Inclusive “We encourage participation and value all contributions” • Collaborative “The act of working together, as one team for the greater business purpose/good” Individual Conduct Rules (these apply to all employees) Rule 1 – You must act with integrity Rule 2 – You must act with due skill, care and diligence Rule 3 – You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators Rule 4 – You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly Rule 5 – You must observe proper standards of market conduct Rule 6 – You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers