Summary: The Finance Manager role at an expanding insurance group involves overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership on a contract basis. The position requires a qualified accountant with experience in the insurance market to manage financial operations and mentor a small finance team. Key responsibilities include preparing management accounts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing treasury functions. The role emphasizes a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual management and statutory accounts for multiple entities.
• Maintain robust financial reporting and controls framework, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IFRS, US GAAP a plus).
• Oversee insurance funds, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with group and carrier requirements.
• Monitor insurance balances and address issues promptly.
• Manage bank payments and execute FX trades.
• Oversee all tax, regulatory, and financial compliance matters, ensuring accurate and timely tax returns.
• Lead and mentor a small finance team.

Key Skills:

• Qualified accountant with hands-on accounting expertise.
• Proven track record in the insurance market (broker, MGA, or carrier).
• Experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience in treasury and bank management.
• Tax planning and compliance expertise.

Salary (Rate): £100,000

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance