SPB UK & Ireland
Assistant Financial Controller
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Company Overview
Founded in 1965 in France, the SPB Group operates in 12 countries with 7 locally established and authorized entities, supported by shared service centers. Our employees are committed to three values every day: Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity.
We design and manage embedded insurance programs that create impact for our distribution partners and their customers. We protect and assist consumers in their daily life with innovative, useful, and simple insurance solutions that integrate seamlessly into their journeys. We build value engines for distribution partners by opening new revenue streams and turning each program into a lever for sustainable growth, loyalty, and differentiation.
The Role
The role sits within a six-person finance team. The Finance Director is supported by the Financial Controller and the Finance Analyst. Together, they are supported by two Underwriter Finance Assistants.
Responsibilities
- Direct Debit Collections: Oversee customer premium collections via Direct Debit and play an active role in regular collection runs. In addition, oversee any administrative reporting and interaction between the company’s bespoke software and the bank.
- Banking Relationship: Manage the relationship with the bank for Direct Debit collections, ensuring that any required changes are implemented smoothly and without business disruption.
- Underwriter Reporting: Support the Underwriter Finance team with monthly bordereaux submissions and reconcile monthly reporting to ring-fenced accounts.
- Group Reporting: Support the Financial Controller in preparing and submitting monthly results to the Group.
- Balance Sheet Control: Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Fixed Assets: Maintain accurate and up-to-date fixed asset registers.
- Fulfilment Revenue: Ensure that Claims revenues are recorded in a timely manner and that funds are transferred in accordance with the recorded revenue values.
- Continuous Improvement: Regularly review processes and procedures to identify efficiency improvements while maintaining all necessary controls.
- Audit Support: Support the year-end statutory audit as well as any other audits as required.
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- Previous experience in a finance or accounts role; experience in the insurance sector is desirable but not essential.
- Previous experience of Direct Debit collections is also desirable but not essential.
- Good knowledge of financial controls, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
- Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Professional would be an advantage.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Key Personal Qualities
- Proactive and professional, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- A practical problem-solver who continually seeks to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Able to meet tight deadlines, balance competing priorities, and maintain accuracy.
Benefits
- Health insurance and company pension (upon completion of probation period)
- 25 days holiday
- Opportunities for career progression
- Support with study if desired
- Group Life insurance x 4
- Flexible working where considered appropriate (upon completion of probation period)
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite amenities, e.g., canteen, gym, and a variety of shops
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