Finance Manager

Location London
Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: sonny@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5570
Published: about 3 hours ago
We are currently partnering with a Leading Global Specialty Insurance organisation to recruit a Finance Manager (6 Month FTC – Maternity Cover). The successful candidate will play a key role within the Finance Operations function, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, expense management, and process improvement initiatives across international entities. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Oversee monthly expense bookings, including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset transactions. • Prepare monthly expense schedules for key departments such as IT, Facilities, Legal, and Consultancy. • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial data. • Manage intercompany invoicing and postings from group entities. • Record monthly investment portfolio transactions. • Support process improvement initiatives following the implementation of a new ERP system. • Provide coverage and support within Accounts Payable and employee expense processes. • Supervise and mentor a small team of part-qualified accountants. • Contribute to the preparation of finance-related sections for Board and Committee reports. • Assist with statutory and regulatory returns as required. • Support ad hoc financial analysis and project work. The ideal candidate should have: • A recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with at least five years of relevant experience. • Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience within a finance operations environment. • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with general ledger and ERP systems (e.g., Workday). • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail. • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and geographies. • Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance team members. • A proactive and adaptable mindset, with a focus on driving continuous improvement.