Finance Manager - Management Services

at  Miller Insurance Services

KNOWLEDGE

• UK GAAP required, IFRS disable

EXPERIENCE

• PQE – minimum 2 years
  • London Market Experience Preferred

• To provide accurate and timely statutory reporting and management information to ensure the business achieve its goals and statutory requirements. The role includes ownership of various entities of the Group and assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports including the Group finance pack.
  • Monthly Group reporting - Lead preparation of Group financial reporting, working closely with FP&A team. Review management figures for reasonableness compared to previous months, year and budget.
  • Financial Management & Controls - Drive a culture of continuous improvements in the reporting process to improve efficiency and automation. Manage closing process to ensure timely and accurate information including production of a reconciled trial balance.
  • Audit - Plan and co-ordinate external audits to facilitate delivery in line with agreed timetable and budget. Year end planning in liaison with the auditors, tax team and any other key stakeholders in the finalisation of the various accounts. Ensure the timely follow-up and remediation of any issues identified during internal and external audits. Key point of contact for the external audit firm.
  • People Leadership – Acquire, develop and retain motivated staff and promote clear and direct performance management; maintain respect for people and demonstrate high quality people leadership skills; effective management of team to achieve goals. Responsible for leading, managing, motivating and developing the skills, competencies and knowledge of direct reports. Manage the performance of direct reports ensuring staff have clear objectives, regular PDRs and receive feedback on performance
  • Reporting & Analysis – Lead preparation of any required financial reports and analyses in support of reporting to the Board and other stakeholders. Develop timely and reliable analyses, including variance analysis, for UK management purposes and to facilitate Board and analyst briefings.
  • Accounting policies - Support the Head of Financial Reporting in preparation of accounting polices and procedures related to changes to Accounting standards, relevant legislation and in conjunction with auditors implement changes.