Senior Manager (Controller) – Client Finance
Location: Cheltenham Full-Time | Permanent
Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager – Client Finance to join their team. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for overseeing financial reporting,pliance, and process excellence.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Lead and develop a high-performing finance team delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for insurance clients.
2. Own the integrity of financial results and ensure fullpliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
3. Drive process improvements and lead remediation initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
4. Play a key role in client onboarding, establishing robust accounting policies, documentation, and controls.
5. Prepare and present Board and Auditmittee papers; liaise with external auditors and manage audit processes.
6. Oversee tax data submissions and ensure alignment with current accounting standards.
7. Lead finance-related projects, including IT systems development and change initiatives.
8. Champion team development through training and knowledge-sharing in insurance finance.
What We’re Looking For
9. Qualified accountant with 5+ years’ experience in insurance industry financial reporting.
10. Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing teams and driving change.
11. Strong understanding of regulatory returns and financialpliance.
12. Excellentmunication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.
14. High integrity and alignment with our PRIDE values: Pioneering | Responsible | Inclusive | Delivery Focused | Empowering