Finance Analyst (Collections & Reconciliations)

at  Gallagher

Introduction:
Indulge your passion for problem-solving and embrace the thrill of addressing risk head-on at Gallagher’s global brokerage team. Join a family of diverse minds, united by a relentless pursuit of excellence. As part of our team, you’ll be the architect of protection, safeguarding businesses and empowering their ambitions. Together, we’ll build a legacy of trust and triumph in the dynamic world of risk management.
We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.
Overview:
Are you a highly skilled and motivated individual looking for a challenging opportunity? We have a 12 month fixed term opportunity available for someone with experience of working in a high volume purchase ledger or accounts receivables to join us. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client accounts across various markets, including Marine, Art & Specie, Energy, Construction, Financial Risks, and Property & Casualty. Your day-to-day tasks will involve complex cash allocations, premium collection, and resolving processing discrepancies. We are seeking someone with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to act as a liaison between clients and internal business units to address any issues and drive solutions. If you are resilient, accountable, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact. If you are a highly motivated and experienced Finance Analyst with a passion for problem-solving and delivering excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Investigate unallocated cash by liaising with brokers and clients.
• Chase outstanding cash under query with clients on a frequent basis.
• Manage a high volume of queries and respond appropriately to urgent issues.
• Provide detailed commentary on monthly aged debt reports.
• Challenge and escalate poorly running accounts with internal management and business units.
• Perform root cause analysis to improve processes.
• Manage client debts and proactively contact debtors to resolve payment issues.
• Advise business units of non-payments in a timely manner.
• Arrange and attend meetings to discuss aged debt and unallocated cash issues.
• Perform client statement reconciliation.
• Liaise with internal staff to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Comply with professional standards and internal policies.

About you:

• Experience of working in a high volume purchase ledger or Accounts Receivables position in a large complex business is essential.
• Your CV will highlight your skills and experience in identifying and resolving the root cause to resolve and reconcile the accounts.
• Prior experience of working in Financial Services would be benedictional, but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency, including strong Excel to analyse and reconcile large data sets.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Multi-tasking and planning.
• Ability to prioritise workload and plan.
• Experience of operating to strict deadlines.

• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Compensation and benefits:
  On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to
• Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up
• Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Please refer the Job description for details