Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic leader to lead our Financial Control team within the wider Financial Operations department. Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations, you'll manage a team of six and oversee all financial accounting, finance system interfaces and finance operations (expenses, accounts payable, customer payments and corporate treasury) ensuring accuracy, timely delivery against month end and reporting period close timetables whilst championing continuous improvement and implementing target state technology solutions.
This is a high-impact role where you'll support the finance leadership team; working closely with the financial reporting, FP&A and actuarial teams whilst also partnering with operational areas of the business overseeing expenses, reconciliations, controls and supporting the delivery of the finance change agenda.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Financial Control team, ensuring effective delivery of all daily activities.
• Oversee the ledger close processes, journal reviews, reconciliations, and adherence to reporting timetables.
• Act as subject matter expert for ledger feeds from various source systems (policy admin, payroll, expense management, investments) - understanding the end to end flow of transactions and ensuring there are controls and reconciliations in place.
• Own the financial control pack; providing management insights on balance sheet and income statement reconciliations including ageing analysis, root cause analysis, exception reporting and commentary.
• Ensure robust controls are in place; undertaking regular control testing and reviewing risk registers to ensure that operational risk is effectively managed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve existing processes; role modelling a continuous improvement culture and defining 'target state' processes.
• Collaborate with Group Reporting, FP&A, and Technical Accounting teams.
• Manage operational tax submissions including VAT returns and regulatory reporting.
• Participate in business projects and strategic initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven people management experience.
• Strong background in financial accounting, financial control, and finance operations.
• Financial services experience highly desirable.
• Treasury/banking operations experience a plus.
• Knowledge of IFRS17 desirable.
• Experience of introducing control enhancements and working with first and second line risk and compliance functions to test the operating effectiveness of controls.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary - Up to 75k per annum, based on experience and skills
• Discretionary Annual Bonus - dependant on your performance and company performance
• Flexible start times - to support your travel to work
• Hybrid working after training period - up to 3 days maximum working from home
• Generous Leave - 28 days annual holiday plus bank holidays and a purchase holiday scheme to recharge and relax
• Life Assurance - Coverage of 4x your pensionable earnings for peace of mind
• Pension Scheme - Contributory plan to help you invest in your future
• Day of Caring - 1 paid day per year to support a charity of your choice
• Wellbeing Support - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential help and guidance. Cycle to work scheme

INDMED
Foresters Financial is not your typical financial services provider. Those who join our purpose-driven organisation enjoy a culture of collaboration, creativity, and mutual respect and are challenged to do their best to make a difference every day. We help everyday families achieve their financial goals and make a lasting difference in their lives and communities.

Skills Required