Robert Walters
Financial Control Manager
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Financial Control Manager
Location: London
Contract: 3 months (till 14 December 2026)
Work Setup: Hybrid (2 to 3 days in the office)
Who We Are
Legal & General is a leading UK financial services company offering insurance, pensions, investments, and retirement solutions, with a focus on innovation and responsible investing. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees can grow, make an impact, and be rewarded for their contributions.
What You'll Do
- Support the Head of Financial Control in managing Retail Finance risks, maintaining governance standards and acting as a trusted adviser.
- Oversee the Retail Finance control environment, ensuring compliance with Finance Group standards and driving improvements to processes and controls.
- Identify and facilitate owners making enhancements to financial processes and controls to help reduce operational risk and improve the reliability of financial outcomes.
- Produce clear management information on financial reporting and risk indicators, collaborating with Retail and Group colleagues to support informed decision-making.
- Provide expert guidance on accounting processes, reconciliations and control requirements, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
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What You Bring
- Ideally a Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
- Relevant experience within the insurance industry would be ideal or within wider financial services.
- Proven experience across both, financial control and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of insurance accounting, actuarial processes and regulatory reporting requirements, including IFRS 17, Solvency II and SAO.
- Proven ability to identify risks and challenges, critically analyse problems and work with stakeholders to implement pragmatic process and control improvements.
- Strong understanding of financial control frameworks, governance models and risk management practices.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to adapt to change and promote continuous improvement.
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What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.
This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.
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