Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Manager to lead financial control and management accounting for our insurance division supporting both short-term performance and long-term strategic goals.
As Finance Manager, you will be at the heart of financial decision-making, working closely with the Insurance Finance team to drive performance and support the delivery of the RAC's Group Strategy and Five-Year Plan. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, insightful analysis, and robust financial controls.
This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive, high-performing environment that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration.
This is an ideal role for someone who is part qualified or currently studying towards an accountancy qualification.
This is a hybrid role, working 2 days a week from our Bradley Stoke office and 3 days a week at home
As a Finance Manager at RAC, you'll get benefits that go the extra mile

• Earnings That Motivate - enjoy a competitive salary plus automatic enrolment in our 'Owning It Together' Colleague Share Scheme - a unique opportunity to share in RAC's future success and be rewarded for the exceptional work you deliver.

• Tools to Drive Your Future - get started with a free RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from day one, plus access to a car salary sacrifice scheme (including electric vehicle options) after 12 months, delivering serious tax savings.

• Time Off That Matters - enjoy 25 days annual lave, plus bank holidays. We also support work-life balance with paid family leave, flexible schedules, and practical resources to help navigate personal commitments.

• Financial Security & Perks -pension scheme with up to 6.5% matched contributions alongside life assurance cover up to 4x salary (10x optional with flex benefits), designed to support you long-term.
• Wellbeing That Works for You - our 24/7 confidential support service is available to you and household members aged 16+, offering reassurance whenever you need it.
• Extras That Make a Difference - access Orange Savings, our exclusive discount portal with deals across top retailers, holidays, tools, tech and more. After passing probation, you'll automatically join our Colleague Share Scheme, giving you a stake in our collective success.

What you'll do
Performance Reporting & Financial Control

• Deliver accurate financials and KPIs, including balance sheet reconciliations.

• Lead cost tracking, weekly outturns, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Prepare monthly reporting packs and ad hoc financial deliverables.

• Simplify and standardise financial processes for consistency and efficiency.

• Ensure financial controls operate effectively and support YE audit requirements.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the development of annual budgets, reforecasts, and financial plans.

• Provide a consolidated financial view of the Insurance business.

• Monitor KPIs and performance against budget, with insightful commentary.

Accounting & Process Improvement

• Produce and maintain P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.

• Understand and apply accounting policies and tax treatments.

• Challenge and validate cost data, simplifying processes where possible.

What you'll need
You'll be a part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in management accounting, financial control, and strategic planning. You'll have a keen eye for detail, excellent analytical and Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to stakeholders.
Experience in the insurance or financial services sector is highly desirable.
We're Orange Heroes
At the RAC, we never stand still. With a legacy of over 125 years, it's this restless drive for better that's earned the trust of over 12.5 million members and it's why we're on a mission to be the UK's number one motoring services provider.
That commitment to excellence isn't just felt by our members, it's echoed by our people too. With a 4.5-star rating on , our colleagues recognise the RAC as a place where ambition, support and authenticity come together.
We're all about progress powered by people. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome every background, champion every voice and back your growth every step of the way. At the RAC, individuality fuels innovation and you're invited to bring your full self to it.
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