GAP Talent I International Recruitment Specialists

Finance Lead – United Kingdom

  • United Kingdom
  • This position has been filled.

Finance Lead – United Kingdom

A market leading insurance company is seeking a Finance lead to run the entire Finance function and work directly with the CEO, operations manager and shareholders. Handling and taking responsibility for the entire finance function including day-to-day finance operations of the business.

This role can be performed part-time OR full time. This is a 30 hour working week and is a highly flexible position

Responsibilities:

  • Handling and taking responsibility for the entire finance function including day-to-day finance operations of the business.
  • Give input to the overall strategy of the business.
  • Preparing monthly management accounts with analysis, KPIs and commentaries.
  • Preparation of insurance-specific functions such as insurance, premium accounts, reconciliations, etc.
  • Working with our experienced Operations Manager who is responsible for our transactional finance (SP/AR/bank/payroll/expenses etc.) and month-end processes.
  • Working with our third-party accountants to manage the preparation of the year-end financial statements, the audit process, statutory submissions, and tax related submissions.
  • Responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process throughout the year.
  • Working closely with the CEO, management team, shareholders, and the insurance carrier to provide financial guidance and support.
  • Using technology to build out and automate a system of financial processes and controls.
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.


Preferred Experience:

  • ACA, ACCA (essential)
  • 5 years+ in a senior finance role
  • High degree of commercial accumen
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Mathematical and data driven approach
  • Advanced Excel is a must, as well as Xero + additional automation tools


Base Salary:
£70,000/yr – £85,000/yr

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