Finance Manager

2 months ago

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom Ecclesiastical Insurance Group Full time

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent 

Location: Brighton (hybrid working available) with occasional travel to Eastbourne

Job ref: 202856

About the role

Ansvar, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Brighton office.

 As a Finance Manager you will play a crucial role in developing and leading the delivery of finance business partnering in support of the business plan, overseeing the finance operations function and ensuring alignment with Group Finance Strategy.  

Joining our rapidly expanding andinnovative Group presents a fantastic opportunity to develop your career andbecome an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organisation. 

Key responsibilities
  • Deliver analysis of results, plans and forecast for Ansvar to support the leadership team and Group Finance requirements, including finance input into strategic planning cycle
  • Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes and monitoring ensuring robust documentation of assumptions, stress tests, drivers and outputs
  • Provide guidance and challenge in relation to commercial and financial aspects of the business to maximise profitability and efficiency to influence Ansvar in delivering its strategic objectives by:
    • Delivery of complex financial modelling relating to KPIs and value drivers
    • Providing and developing insightful financial information and commentary
    • Delivery of a robust and reliable view of outturn for the year
    • Identifying risks, opportunities and trends and escalate via appropriate channel
    • Highlighting appropriate actions
    • Providing Company and Niche level analysis of profitability and Return on Capital
    • Support the production and analysis of monthly / quarterly portfolio management MI and associated commentary to feed into relevant Ansvar Leadership team and Board Meetings
    • Supporting and delivering change requirements and continuous improvement within the Finance team
  • Lead the finance team to deliver day to day operational activities, month end close and reporting requirements
  • Challenge business decisions and performance by providing insightful information, including explanations of financial performance in the context of the strategy and plans
  • Deliver, analyse & monitor Management Information including, but not limited to, trends of KPIs, portfolio & broker performance and expense management taking proactive action to optimise financial performance
  • Delivery of information to Group Reporting to allow internal reporting, statutory and regulatory reporting
  • Motivate and lead the development and performance of the Finance team creating an empowered, disciplined, high performing and collaborative team
  • Support and represent (when required) the Head of Insurance Finance (ex-UKGI) by providing analysis, insights and reports as requested
  • Ensure agreed standards of financial control, governance and the risk management framework are embedded in all business processes
  • Commitment to personal and technical development both informally (networking internally and externally, internet, industry press) and formally (In-house training, CPD)
Knowledge, skills and experience
  • Qualified Accountant
  • Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills
  • Microsoft Excel proficient, and Power BI capabilities preferred
  • Strong commercial understanding
  • Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment
  • Proven ability to build strong relationships whilst maintaining objectivity, challenge and influence
  • Excellent Communicator with ability to negotiate at all levels
  • Strong leadership and engagement skills, with demonstrable ability to lead, direct and coach both own direct reports and wider team
  • Track record of delivering cultural change, creating empowered and disciplined high performing teams
  • Demonstrable predisposition and ability to work collaboratively with other Ansvar functions and Group Finance function
What we offer
  • Competitive Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
  • Annual Bonus scheme up to 30%
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
  • A holiday buy and sell scheme 
  • An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
About us

Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and are currently the UK’s 3rd largest corporate donor, having given away £200 million since 2016. We have ambitious plans to become the UK’s number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group’s size.

We believe it’s essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better.

At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating aninclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of usfeels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with arange of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interestsand we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applicationsfrom everyone.

If you need any additional support during therecruitment process, then please let us know. 

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