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Senior Associate - Finance & Fintech Recruitment | UK & Dubai
Location: Bromley, London
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days on-site)
Start Date: September 2025
Our client, a well-established and expanding insurance business that forms part of one of the world’s largest insurance groups, is seeking a qualified and commercially astute Financial Controller / Head of Accounts to oversee their UK and overseas entities on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Although the day-to-day accounting function is outsourced, this role is pivotal in managing those external relationships, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining regulatory compliance, and providing key support for strategic decision-making. You will work closely with Group Finance, senior stakeholders, and auditors to ensure effective governance and smooth financial operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong stakeholder management skills and experience working in regulated or international environments.
Role Responsibilities:
* Financial Oversight & Reporting: Review and validate monthly management accounts and reporting packs prepared by outsourced accounting providers.
* Group Finance Collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact between the UK/Overseas entities and Group Finance. Support group consolidation processes and respond to group-level reporting queries and audit queries.
* Regulatory & Compliance Reporting: Oversee tax, VAT, and regulatory reporting processes in the UK and overseas. Liaise with auditors, external advisers, and local authorities to ensure all statutory obligations are met.
* Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles in collaboration with senior leadership. Deliver insightful variance analysis and commercial commentary.
* Process Improvement & Systems: Identify and implement improvements to finance processes, systems, and controls - even when delivered through outsourced providers.
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong post-qualification experience in financial control, financial management, or business partnering roles
* Proven experience working with or overseeing outsourced accounting functions
* Strong knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory compliance
* Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
* Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
* Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
* Comfortable working across international entities or within a regulated industry
If you are passionate about this opportunity and meet the qualifications and skills outlined, we encourage you to promptly submit your CV for consideration. Please note that the duties mentioned above are not exhaustive, and the role's responsibilities may evolve in response to changing circumstances and requirements.
Sure Commercial Limited (trading as Sure Exec Search) is a proud Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is available on request.
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