Finance Controls Specialist

Starr Underwriting; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controls Specialist to enhance finance processes and implement a robust controls framework. In this senior role, you will collaborate with finance teams across the globe, ensuring compliance and improving operational controls. This position offers the opportunity to grow within a people-first culture that values your contributions and provides a stimulating work environment. With a focus on professional development and flexible working arrangements, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the finance sector.

Benefits

Family-first policies

Health and wellbeing perks

Long service rewards

Volunteer leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in developing control environments within large international groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and report on controls assurance and reconciliation processes.
• Support international subsidiary finance teams with financial control expertise.

Skills

Financial controls development

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Project management

Education

Qualified member of a recognized accountancy body

Job description

Helping you do more

DUAL has been a different kind of MGA since 1998, built on industry expertise, intelligent underwriting, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Our philosophy remains relevant today, with our global partners relying on our underwriting teams to navigate an increasingly complex world and meet emerging client needs.

A career that grows with you

DUAL is a people-first company where you can bring your whole self to work and develop your potential.

Role overview

12 Month Fixed Term Contract:

The Financial Controls Specialist is a senior role within the DUAL Group Finance team, responsible for implementing a group-wide controls framework and improving finance processes. The role focuses on financial controls and supporting enhancements in non-financial and operational controls.

The successful candidate will collaborate with UK and international subsidiary finance teams, Howden Group Holdings (HGH) Finance, and the HGH Financial Risk and Controls team, bringing experience in developing control environments within complex group structures. Strong communication skills are essential for engaging with senior stakeholders.

Role responsibilities

1. Develop, communicate, and report on controls assurance and reconciliation processes across the DUAL Group.
2. Enhance the quality and consistency of reconciliation processes.
3. Share best practices across the organization.
4. Ensure compliance with deadlines and requirements.
5. Serve as the key finance contact and support for international subsidiary finance teams.
6. Understand and implement the financial control framework.
7. Promote the framework's expectations to stakeholders.
8. Support local teams with financial control expertise to improve or implement controls.
9. Assist in remediating control gaps and designing new controls where needed.
10. International travel may be required.

Key requirements

• Experience in developing control environments within large international groups.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in complex environments.
• Motivation to grow with the business.
• Flexible work location; travel to London office up to three times a week may be necessary.

Desirable experience

• Experience with formal control environments like Sarbanes Oxley (SOX).
• Insurance market experience.
• Internal or external audit experience.

Professional Qualifications

• Qualified member of a recognized accountancy body with 5+ years post-qualification experience.

DUAL is where ambitious people thrive

Our entrepreneurial spirit and independent culture empower you to use your talents to serve clients and colleagues, aligning with our vision to be the world's best underwriting business.

Working here is rewarding

Enjoy job satisfaction, a stimulating culture, and benefits including family-first policies, health and wellbeing perks, insurance, rewards for long service, and volunteer leave.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to accommodations that meet individual needs, including office setup, flexible hours, and hybrid working options. Please apply if interested, and we will discuss any necessary adjustments.

The power to change our world

DUAL strives to be a force for good, acting responsibly within our communities and globally.