CFAS - Senior Manager

CFA Institute; Birtley Green; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Company is seeking a skilled professional in the field of forensic accounting to assess business interruption and financial claims, and to negotiate settlements. The role involves visiting insurers, claimants and insured parties, reviewing financial information, and preparing detailed analytical reports.

The candidate should have experience in forensic accounting or BI claims, an accountancy qualification, and a proven ability to manage staff and deliver high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Forensic Accounting and/or Business Interruption claims.
• Accountancy qualification.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good customer service, organisational & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work both externally and internally assessing business interruption and financial claims.
• Receiving and reviewing and analysing financial information.
• Preparing reports commenting in detail on the review and conclusion of analytical work.
• Visiting Insurers, Reinsurers, Claimants and the Insured.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.
• Assisting in the development of less experienced staff members.
• Developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.
• Maintain and update files and records keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes which may have a bearing on a case.
• Identifying and developing business opportunities for self and team.

Skills

Forensic Accounting

Business Interruption claims

Staff management

Strong communication skills

Customer service

Education

Accountancy qualification

Job description

Part of the CFAS division. Involved in the assessment of business interruption and other financial losses arising on behalf of clients. Negotiating and settlement of claims. Work within and part of the wider GTS team. Travel and undertake site visits and external meetings. Marketing and promotion of self and business both internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Work both externally and internally assessing business interruption and financial claims
• Receiving and reviewing and analysing financial information.
• Preparing reports commenting in detail on the review and conclusion of analytical work.
• Visiting Insurers, Reinsurers, Claimants and the Insured.
• Communicating regularly with all interested parties, calculating and approving interim payments, preparing interim reports and other communication.
• Calculating and agreeing settlement of claims, and preparing final reports.
• Assisting in the development of less experienced staff members.
• Additionally developing working relationships with existing clients and helping to identify and plan approaches to new clients.
• Maintain and update files and records keeping fully up to date on any technical or legal changes which may have a bearing on a case.
• Identifying and developing business opportunities for self and team.

Problem solving ability in order to recognise difficulties and take the appropriate steps to address the issues.

Quality focussed to provide a high level of customer service both internally and externally.

Ability to demonstrate high attention to detail.

Dispute and resolution handling skills in order to manage cases effectively and proactively.

Competent use of technology.

Ability to work on own initiative and within a team environment.

Behave in a strongly customer focused way at all times to ensure development and maintenance of client relationships.

Demonstrate personal integrity in a way which is consistent to the company's core values.

Communicate effectively by sharing, listening and exchanging information and knowledge at all levels.

Build and maintain positive working relationships.

Demonstrate a solution and action oriented style in order to deliver against targets.

Demonstrate a flexible and resilient operational style.

Demonstrated behaviours must be in close alignment with Crawford stated values: RESTORE.

Essential

• Experienced in Forensic Accounting and/or Business Interruption claims.
• Accountancy qualification.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good customer service, organisational & communication skills

We are Crawford & Company; the world's largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management solutions. With a legacy of nearly 80 years of unmatched experience with global capabilities and industry-leading technology, we are guided by our mission to restore and enhance lives, businesses and communities. We're people taking care of people. From large-scale catastrophic losses to short-term workers compensation claims, Crawford & Company offers total solutions that help our clients' policyholders resume their lives and work.

Our 9,000+ employees hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, but all of Crawford's service lines work together in unison for our clients. We call ourselves One Crawford. Through many specialised services in 700 offices around the world, One Crawford enhances our ability to deliver total claims management solutions to our clients.

• In addition to compelling career opportunities that span countless fields and disciplines, Crawford & Company also offers employees a competitive salary with a strong benefits package and ongoing training and mentorship programs through every stage of your career.

At Crawford & Company we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We don't just talk about diversity and inclusion; we aim to infuse it into everything we do - underpinning our strategy with three core elements.