Date Posted: 06/06/2025
Location: London
Job Type: Full time
Finance Transformation - Continuous Improvement Leader- (6 months FTC)
London - Hybrid
About the role
With the organisation continuing to grow exponentially, increasing our use of systems and automation tools is needed to match this. This exciting role will support multiple change and improvement initiatives along with the groupwide Finance Transformation programme.
This role supports the Head of Continuous Improvement in the delivery of transformation, continuous improvement and regulatory reporting change initiatives taking place across Finance Operations.
In addition this role supports the Head of Finance Operations and Regulatory Reporting by providing backfill for existing Managers who may be required to provide SME support to the transformation programme. This may include regular management accounting information, IFRS results analysis, financial statements, and regulatory returns.
The role holder will be responsible for adherence to group accounting policies, ensuring that all changes to regulation and best practice are monitored and considered, and support the Head of Finance Operations and Regulatory Reporting to provide an excellent service to senior management and third parties with product development and policy administration systems design and improvement.
Other key elements of the role include relationship management with other professionals both inside and outside the immediate Finance division, including the External Auditors. The role will also include liaison with other Finance and business functions.
Responsibilities
Support finance transformation initiatives that will improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce operational risk for the finance team
Provide business support on material finance transactions and projects
Work with key managers within Actuarial Reporting, Finance Operations and the wider business, ensuring that the team is kept up to date with both the developing business (new products) and changing external environment
Ensure that risks regarding the results production and financial operations are reported, understood and mitigated
Ensure appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place to support the accuracy and financial integrity of the results
Support delivery of the monthly reporting close process to ensure the results are complete, accurate and compliant with group accounting policies
Skills & Experience
Professional Accountancy Qualification, e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is essential
Significant experience of financial services accounting / reporting change and transformation
Excellent knowledge of life accounting and reporting
Excellent knowledge of data management and analysis
Knowledge of financial analysis and controls
Strong people management skills
Good problem analysis and pro-active resolution skills
Understanding of the industry and the market
Excellent verbal and written communication
Excellent attention to detail
Company Benefits
A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday
Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets
Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company
FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)
A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
