Posted 3 weeks ago
Location: City of London offices 1-2 day p/wk, rest flexible WFH
Pear Talent is representing a FTSE100 Financial Services group, recognised as one of the best places in the UK to work, who have an excellent opportunity for a Finance Manager. You’ll play a key role in delivering the external financial results as well as insight, analysis and commentary. This is a high calibre team, with regular exposure to senior management and a good track record of internal progression and supporting continual professional development.
You’ll be expected to partner across the business with other teams and senior stakeholders, taking a key role within a team that produce, analyse and deliver the Group’s external financial reporting.
Key accountabilities:
Lead the external financial (IFRS) and regulatory (Solvency II) reporting for the Group Prepare analysis and insight into the Group’s externally reported results, across a variety of performance metrics producing commentary for senior management Review and challenge divisional submissions before inclusion in external results Ensure reporting is accurate in response to acquisitions, corporate activity or changes to reporting requirements and accounting standards Contribute to the delivery of Group Finance projects in respect of corporate activity, including the integration of acquired businesses into the Group Contribute towards internal MI to be included in Board Reports for Exec Business partner with divisions and other Group functions to ensure that financial results are delivered on time and business performance is understood Mentor and develop junior team members, potentially managing in due course Required experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) Previous financial (IFRS) and/or regulatory reporting experience in Financial Services (Insurance adv.) with a complex listed/blue-chip company Alternatively, a background in External Audit with a Top10 accounting practice including Insurance and consolidated audits Strong accounting knowledge, high level analytical skills and a good understanding of consolidations within the context of a large listed group Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders This is a relatively small team with a broad remit, so adaptability and approachability within a close team environment is key
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead the external financial (IFRS) and regulatory (Solvency II) reporting for the Group Prepare analysis and insight into the Group’s externally reported results, across a variety of performance metrics producing commentary for senior management Review and challenge divisional submissions before inclusion in external results Ensure reporting is accurate in response to acquisitions, corporate activity or changes to reporting requirements and accounting standards Contribute to the delivery of Group Finance projects in respect of corporate activity, including the integration of acquired businesses into the Group Contribute towards internal MI to be included in Board Reports for Exec Business partner with divisions and other Group functions to ensure that financial results are delivered on time and business performance is understood Mentor and develop junior team members, potentially managing in due course Required experience:
Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) Previous financial (IFRS) and/or regulatory reporting experience in Financial Services (Insurance adv.) with a complex listed/blue-chip company Alternatively, a background in External Audit with a Top10 accounting practice including Insurance and consolidated audits Strong accounting knowledge, high level analytical skills and a good understanding of consolidations within the context of a large listed group Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders This is a relatively small team with a broad remit, so adaptability and approachability within a close team environment is key
#J-18808-Ljbffr
