Finance Manager

City of London, Greater London
Your new company
I am supporting a leading global insurance group who are hiring a Finance Manager to join the London team. The role focusses on the EMEA region in a fast-paced, growing business at a genuinely exciting point in their journey.

Your new role
Key responsibilities include:
  • Production and review of monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
  • Partnering with regional finance teams across Europe to analyse financial performance and key business metrics.
  • Supporting annual budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
  • Assisting with the production of statutory accounts and group reporting requirements.
  • Cash flow forecasting, liquidity management and working capital reporting.
  • Driving finance transformation, process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives.
  • Supporting internal controls, governance and SOX readiness projects.
  • Producing ad-hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
  • Managing and developing junior members of the finance team.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise and experience operating within a complex international business environment.
You will ideally possess:
  • Significant post-qualified finance experience.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS reporting standards, including IFRS 15 and IFRS 16.
  • Experience of group reporting, management accounting and financial planning processes.
  • Knowledge of internal controls and governance frameworks, ideally including SOX.
  • Experience working across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions.
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modelling capability.
  • Previous exposure to insurance, financial services or large corporate environments would be advantageous.
What you'll get in return
  • Opportunity to join a market-leading international organisation experiencing significant growth.
  • Broad exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic projects.
  • Strong career progression opportunities within a global business.
  • Collaborative and inclusive working culture.
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted 2026-09-15

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