Finance Controller - Remote from UK

Role overview

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to join our small but impactful team. This role offers a unique opportunity to play a vital part in various finance activities across all areas of our operations. Reporting directly to the UK CFO, you'll take on a broad and diverse role with responsibilities ranging from regulatory compliance to process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance:

  • Direct responsibility for timely and accurate delivery of UK regulatory and statutory financial statements.
  • Oversight of the overall control environment and preparation of UK GAAP financial statements.
  • Produce quarterly trial balance and management accounts, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.
  • Review external regulatory reporting requirements and respond to the PRA and FCA.
  • Coordinate contributions to quarterly Solvency II reports.

• Tax and Compliance:

  • Manage corporation tax and VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Handle tax, VAT, and IPT returns, ensuring compliance with current legislation and identifying recovery opportunities.

• Financial Management:

  • Support the UK CFO in preparation and sign-off on statutory and regulatory financial results and statements.
  • Transform and improve processes for reduced cycle time and improved accuracy.
  • Support Treasury Management activities, including bank accounts, mandates, and transfers.
  • Design and ensure operation of internal controls around financial reporting processes.

• Team Leadership and Development:

  • Manage, coach, and develop the reporting team.
  • Document processes for cross-skilling, minimizing key person dependencies.

• Additional Responsibilities:

  • Respond to external and internal audit queries.
  • Liaise with business teams on data quality issues for timely resolution.
  • Maintain records to satisfy reporting and filing obligations of the UK.

Requirements:

Qualifications & skills: 

• Qualified ACA or equivalent with a track record in the insurance industry.
• Operational experience with UK GAAP and Solvency II.
• Proven experience in a similar role with dedicating experience in preparing and reviewing Solvency II and tax returns.
• Proficiency in Solvency II reporting software, specifically FSSS.
• Nice to have: Experience in preparing UK GAAPs.
• Ready to take charge and manage a small team.

Soft skills: 

• Comfortable with change, uncertainty, and ambiguity.
• Agile and flexible mindset.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in various ways.
• Attention to detail and a grounded personality.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate.

Interview process

1. Screening interview with Talent recruiter
2. Manager interview with UK Chief Finance Officer & UK HR Manager 
3. Senior executive interview with VP Finance & Chief Accounting & Tax (central team) 
4. Cross interview with Risk,Compliance & Operations functions
5. HR interview with Head of Talent or VP People & Culture