Finance Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Global insurance organisation who are looking to get on board a finance manager on a permanant basis. The role will play a pivotal part in leading multiple teams, working with colleagues across the business and our clients to ensure effective cash management and operational accounting. A great opportunity for a strong leader from a finance or Accounting background.

Duties and responsibilities:
 
Responsible for day-to-day people management and leadership of the accounts teams;

• Responsible for the delivery of monthly P&Ls and balance sheet reconciliations;
• Setting and delivering on aged debt objectives with the Credit Control team;
• Monthly reporting of collections and aged debt;
• Managing and overseeing the Sales Ledger and Purchase Ledger functions;
• Working closely with the Claims Solutions Finance Director to achieve the overall business goals;
• Acting as an escalation point for the team;

• Handling queries from clients and colleagues and resolving problems;
• Month end and year end preparation;

• Other ad hoc duties;

Key Skills & Experience 

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Excellent communicator, able to work and influence across teams
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Previous experience of managing teams
• Forward thinker – able to demonstrate proactive problem solving
• Excel intermediate/advanced
• Able to work in a fast paced environment continually changing environment
• Able to work as part of a close knit and developing team.