Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager

Salary £70,000 - £80,000 dependent on experience (pro rata’d)

6 Month FTC

London Hybrid

As our new Senior Finance Manager at Saga within AICL(our in-house underwriter) you will have full ownership of balance sheet ledger.

Acromas Insurance Company Limited (AICL), underwrites home and motor policies with transactions over £ 1.5 million. You will be responsible for, and will take ownership of, for the production and delivery of all internal and external financial reporting requirements, including preparation of the statutory financial statements, oversight and management of the balance sheet, and liaising with internal and external auditors.

Reporting to the Financial Controller and working in collaboration with the record 2 Report and FR&C teams, you will be a pivotal part of ensuring the production of reliable financial information.

We offer total flexibility over where you work – you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.
Package DescriptionEveryday our colleagues deliver exceptional experiences to our customers. We believe exceptional work deserves even more exceptional rewards, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

We offer total flexibility over where you work you choose a place that you feel most comfortable and productive, either from home or in one of our hubs in London, Ashford or Sandwich.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

Our working week is 35 hours per week, these can be worked flexibly to suit your working style
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days
Pension scheme matched up to 10%
Life assurance policy on joining us
Wellbeing programme
Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays
Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Grandparents leave
Income protection
Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

Main ResponsibilitiesAs our Senior Finance Manager for AICL you will lead the month-end process and own the creation of the monthly balance sheet pack, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and monitoring progress of associated actions

Other accountabilities include:

Preparation of annual statutory accounts for AICL while liaising with company auditors to facilitate and monitor responses to the AICL audit plan
Support the Financial Controller in the maintenance of a robust control environment and the enhancement and testing of the financial control framework
Become the lead contact for external audit and facilitate the provision of information as required
Contribute to the production of regulatory reporting as required
Support with the preparation of Audit Committee papers for meetings held throughout the year where relevant.
Build excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, including colleagues across finance, internal and external audit.
Show curiosity to continually review and improve the control and process environment of the business
Provide adhoc support as required
Support system development, implementation and change to deliver process improvement and enhanced management reporting
Coach and develop other team members, leading by example and providing motivation within both AICL Finance and the wider Saga Finance team

The Ideal CandidateFor our Senior Finance Manager, it is essential that you have experience with financial reporting within an underwriting business. Ideally you would be ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualificatied.

Other skills and experience required include:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a range of colleagues at varying levels
Able to quickly establish credibility, winning the respect and co-operation of colleagues
High integrity and objectivity, capable of selling ideas and implementing change
Analytically strong with the ability to challenge and interrogate, facilitating the ability to identify anomalies or inconsistencies and pursue these through to a resolution
Inquisitive, and strong desire to understand the “why” behind processes in order to perform them better and identify opportunities
Able to work independently without constant oversight
Relish the challenge of working to tight deadlines and during periods of pressure

 
About The CompanyOver the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident Committed employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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