Description

• Lead finance transformation and process enhancement initiatives
• Partner with business and technology teams on key projects

About Our Client

Our client is a reputable organisation within the insurance and financial services sector, recognised for its focus on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement. The business offers a collaborative environment where finance professionals can contribute to transformation and business-critical projects.

Job Description

• Manage month-end financial close activities and support regulatory and management reporting processes.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, account substantiation, ageing analysis, and issue resolution.
• Act as the key finance liaison for technology, systems, and business stakeholders on process enhancements and system-related initiatives.
• Support project planning, implementation, and delivery of finance transformation initiatives.
• Drive operational readiness, automation initiatives, and efficiency improvements across finance processes.
• Provide finance subject matter expertise for product launches and system enhancement requests.
• Support governance, controls, and end-user computing (EUC) frameworks within Finance Operations.

The Successful Applicant

A successful AVP - Finance Operations should have:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Min 4+ years of Finance Operations experience, ideally within the insurance sector.
• Experience in financial close, reconciliations, and finance controls.
• Exposure to finance transformation, system implementation, or process improvement projects.
• Knowledge of commission and distribution accounting would be advantageous.
• Experience with automation and reporting tools such as Alteryx or similar platforms is beneficial.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic finance team and gain exposure to transformation projects, stakeholder management, and process improvement initiatives within a leading financial services environment. Competitive remuneration and a collaborative culture are offered.