Hays
Senior Finance Manager
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Senior Manager (Controller)
Location: Cheltenham
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager - Client Finance to join their team. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and process excellence.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for insurance clients.
- Own the integrity of financial results and ensure full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
- Drive process improvements and lead remediation initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Play a key role in client onboarding, establishing robust accounting policies, documentation, and controls.
- Prepare and present Board and Audit Committee papers; liaise with external auditors and manage audit processes.
- Oversee tax data submissions and ensure alignment with current accounting standards.
- Lead finance-related projects, including IT systems development and change initiatives.
- Champion team development through training and knowledge-sharing in insurance finance.
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What We're Looking For
- Qualified accountant with 5+ years' experience in insurance industry financial reporting.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing teams and driving change.
- Strong understanding of regulatory returns and financial compliance.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.
- High integrity and alignment with our PRIDE values: Pioneering | Responsible | Inclusive | Delivery Focused | Empowering
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Insurance sector
- Qualified Accountant
- Team management
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