Head of Finance Operations

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Munich Re Syndicate Full time

Head of Finance Operations

**Company**
Munich Re Syndicate
**Location**
London, United Kingdom

At Munich Re Specialty Group (MRSG), individuality and intellectual curiosity is a key driver for our success and innovation. We believe that leveraging a variety of perspectives and backgrounds, and empowering all employees to make an impact, will motivate us to perform at our best and give us a competitive edge. We know there is always more work to be done, but we’re committed to building a strong and inclusive culture where everyone is welcomed and valued for their “own expression of self-id

About us

MRSG is part of the Munich RE group. We are known for our dedication to excellence and quality of service provision across both primary and reinsurance.

As well as operating in the Lloyd’s of London market, we conduct our business via a global network of service companies, with offices located in the UK, Ireland, the United States, Asia, including Singapore, Labuan and Dubai.

Our group of companies provide solutions covering Casualty, Marine & Cargo, Green Solutions, Aerospace, Cyber, Political Violence, Trade Credit and Property, Contingency and Yacht. Our purpose is to inspire our clients and people with the confidence and freedom to explore, create and build to enable people and businesses to thrive.

We are looking to employ a Head of Finance Operations to be based in London and to work with us on a full time basis.

If you’d like to work within an energetic and collaborative team atmosphere where you can make difference, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

As part of the Finance management team you will report to the Financial Controller and are part of the Finance Leadership team. You are managing four Finance operations teams covering Technical Accounting, Accounts Payable, Receivables & Cash Management, Credit Control and Accounting Systems and taking responsibility for the deliverables of the Finance operations team. This involves people management, collaborating with various teams across the finance department as well as business departments within MRSG as well as Munich Re Group.

**Responsibilities**:
Management
- Lead a group of around 26 staff led by 4 Managers and create a culture of collaboration, excellence and professional growth.
- As part of the Finance Manager team contribute actively to the development and execution of the Finance Department progress
- Build relationships with Banks and other financial institutions, with broker and risk carrier counterparts
- Partner with MRSG Operations team to support business initiatives

Accounting Systems
- Actively contribute to improving current systems, tools, processes & controls reporting
- Ensure an efficient operation of the cost recharge model
- Ensure effective fixed asset recognition, reporting and controls

Accounts Payable & Cash Management
- Ownership of Client Money duties and review of monthly client money reconciliations.
- Ensure an efficient payments process by optimising process standardisation and system automation
- Drive best practice cash management strategies and standardised operational procedures
- Ensuring efficient & strong controls over payroll processing and related cost items incl. HMRC returns
- Manage relationship with the outsourced Investment Management company

Credit Control
- Ensure effective aged debt management and build on relationships with the customers of the UK & Irish International Distribution Channels

Technical Accounting
- Ensure effective and compliant management of the UK and Irish MGA accounting team

What we are looking for

Key Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated history of solving multiple complex operational and accounting challenges
- Experience in process improvements, systems implementation and wider project work
- Experience of managing and/or leading a team
- Personality characterized by energy and curiosity
- Natural propensity for organization and an aptitude for information technology

**Qualifications**:

- Accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA
- University degree or equivalent

Your career with us

At MRSG, you’ll find the flexibility, development and support you need to excel your career combined with a competitive salary and a benefits package that promotes wellbeing and work-life balance, on top of the standard features that include a non-contributory pension, private medical care, life assurance and more

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating an inclusive environment is a crucial part of the Munich Re culture, and we are committed to our Diversity & Inclusion Policy. We also seek to provide a fair and supportive work environment which provides learning and development opportunities for all.
- Working together, we are an employer of choice by building the workforce for today and the future._ _We make it happen. Together._

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