Finance Manager (FTOM)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance group is seeking a Finance Manager to drive the rollout of a new Finance Target Operating Model. This role involves overseeing monthly close processes under US GAAP, supporting a finance transformation programme, and ensuring robust controls and processes. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience within the London Market, alongside a collaborative and change-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in the London Market insurance or reinsurance sector is essential.
• Proven ability to manage projects and lead teams in a change environment.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting operations and monthly close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support execution of finance transformation programme and monthly close processes.
• Oversee task execution and workload management across the team.
• Facilitate meetings and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaboration

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAP

Finance BI tools

Excel

Job description

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Job Title: Finance Manager – Finance Transformation (FTOM)

Salary: Up to £108,000

Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (with potential for extension)

Sector: Insurance / Financial Services

Overview:

We’re working with a global insurance group seeking a Finance Manager to play a key role in delivering a major global Finance Target Operating Model (FTOM) rollout project. This 12-month fixed-term role will support the delivery of a new finance operating model, with a focus on technical accounting operations and process optimisation.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills, London Market experience, and a passion for driving change in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that the process and controls will be able to delivery of the USGAAP monthly close process such that that is right first time and on time by:

• Project Delivery Oversight: Lead and support the execution of key workstreams within the finance transformation programme, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of monthly close processes under US GAAP.
• Team Coordination: Oversee task execution and workload management across the team, providing guidance and support to ensure productivity and alignment with project goals.
• Collaboration & Communication: Facilitate meetings, encourage cross-functional collaboration, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Performance Monitoring: Track project progress, identify risks or blockers, and report on key milestones and team performance.
• Process & Control Assurance: Ensure that financial processes and controls are robust, scalable, and aligned with regulatory and internal standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in the London Market insurance or reinsurance sector – essential.
• Strong understanding of technical accounting operations and monthly close processes.
• Familiarity with SAP and Finance BI tools – preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage projects, and drive outcomes in a change environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and adaptability in a dynamic setting.