Hays Specialist Recruitment posted a job you might be interested in November 12, 2014 at 05:50PM

Hays Specialist Recruitment



Head of Finance -Insurance - Fixed Term Contract

Reading, United Kingdom, GB - Insurance

Excellent job opportunity for a Qualified Accountant and Senior Finance professional (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) to join this well known Insurance Basingstoke business on a fixed term contract for up to a year for maternity cover.



Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will be taking responsibility for the provision of reporting, forecasting, decision support and financial control in order to fully support the growth of the business.

As a key member of the management teams, you will play a vital role in the development and expansion of the business strategy, including strong challenge of pricing strategy and delivery of trading results.



Day to day responsibilities

Taking full responsibility for monthly management accounting, forecasting and budgeting (business as usual plus continuous development to improve speed, accuracy & insight).



Provide commercial and financial challenge to both the Insurance and Home Services leadership teams, whilst at the same time building relationships to ensure finance are involved in the strategy and running of the business.

Develop detailed understanding of how key drivers of value inter-relate and a good understanding of materiality – help ensure business efforts are focused accordingly

Providing decision support to senior managers and business teams, including the development and challenge of complex business cases.

Managing the financial control environment including the integrity of financial processes, balance sheet and cash flow management.

Co-ordinating with the central finance team to ensure all reporting and forecasting requirements, regulatory requirements and other adhoc information and analysis requirements are met on an accurate and timely basis.

Providing leadership and support to members of your team (management of a team of 16 people)



Experience/ Background required

Experience of the Insurance industry in a business partnering role is a necessity

The ability to drive and manage change effectively

The ability to influence key business decisions by demonstrating a good understanding of the business

Analytical modelling and decision support skills and experience

Financial control experience; able to develop strong financial processes and controls, and rapidly resolve control issues



This role attracts a range of benefits in addition to a competitive salary



No salary provided



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