- Essential: listed Financial Services experience (Insurance adv.)
- £65-80k + decent package (incl. 70% bonus, 15% pension, 30 days hols)
- City of London
Pear Talent is representing a financial services group who have an excellent opportunity for a Group Finance Manager. This position has a unique blend of strategic FP&A, business partnering financial management and financial reporting, including involvement in M&A and other investment activities.
This team manage the overall financial performance of the business, set the financial targets and partner with the underlying business unit leadership to deliver on these. You’ll deputise for the Head of Group Finance, with regular exposure to senior management (incl. C-suite).
Key accountabilities:
- Contribute to strategic planning by providing forecasting, business analysis, cost management and management information
- Lead group financial reporting (IFRS), analysis of the consolidated results, producing commentary for both internal management and external announcements
- Involvement in business transactions and M&A activities, as well as the integration of acquired business
- Assist with the annual rating agency review process and with presentations to bond investors
- Maintain a business partnering relationship between Group Finance and business unit leadership
- Take on significant roles within ad-hoc finance projects and initiatives.
Required experience:
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent) with previous IFRS financial reporting and FP&A experience in a complex blue-chip/listed Financial Services business (Insurance adv.). Candidates with a background in Financial Services audit with a leading accounting practice should also apply.
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