Finance Manager (Contract)
Contract Type: Full-Time 18 month Contract
Reporting to: Financial Controller
We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join a fast-paced finance team supporting a leading UK-based insurance organisation. This is a hands-on role suited to a commercially minded finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
This opportunity will play a key role in maintaining business-as-usual finance operations during a major transformation project. You will work closely with senior finance leadership, actuarial teams, and external stakeholders, contributing to both operational delivery and wider business initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain core financial processes and controls
- Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs
- Support statutory reporting and coordinate external audits
- Provide high-quality financial analysis and management information
- Assist with ad hoc finance and business projects
- Monitor developments in accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
About You
- Qualified ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
- Strong technical accounting and analytical skills
- Experience in financial reporting and audit management
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, project-driven environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Proactive, collaborative, and confident working across teams
- Advanced IT skills; interest in systems, automation, or programming advantageous
- Insurance or reinsurance sector experience beneficial but not essential
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