Finance Manager - Insurance

RAC; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Finance Manager to join their dynamic Insurance Finance team. This pivotal role involves managing all aspects of financial control and reporting, driving performance through strategic analysis. Ideal for part-qualified accountants, this position offers a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. You will have the opportunity to influence financial processes, support budgeting, and contribute to the overall success of the Insurance division. Join a company that prioritizes your growth and offers exceptional benefits, including a comprehensive breakdown service and a generous leave policy.

Benefits

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension scheme

Life Assurance cover

Confidential personal support service

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Access to online discounts portal

Colleague Share Scheme

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of the Insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financials and KPIs, including balance sheet reconciliations.
• Lead cost tracking, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to make a measurable impact in a dynamic and fast-paced Insurance Finance team? We’re seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Manager to manage all aspects of management accounting and financial control for our Insurance division.

In this pivotal role, you will work closely with the Insurance Finance team to understand and drive financial performance through timely and accurate financial reporting, strategic analysis, and robust financial control. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a supportive, high-performing environment that values expertise, innovation, and collaboration.

This is an ideal role for someone who is part qualified or currently studying towards an accountancy qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Reporting & Financial Control

• Deliver accurate financials and KPIs, including balance sheet reconciliations.

• Lead cost tracking, weekly outturns, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

• Prepare monthly reporting packs and ad hoc financial deliverables.

• Simplify and standardise financial processes for consistency and efficiency.

• Ensure financial controls operate effectively and support YE audit requirements.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the development of annual budgets, reforecasts, and financial plans.

• Provide a consolidated financial view of the Insurance business.

• Monitor KPIs and performance against budget, with insightful commentary.

Accounting & Process Improvement

• Produce and maintain P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.

• Understand and apply accounting policies and tax treatments.

• Challenge and validate cost data, simplifying processes where possible.

What We’re Looking For

• Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.

• Solid commercial awareness and understanding of the Insurance sector.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.

• Proven ability to work under pressure, assimilate complex data, and challenge constructively.

• Highly organised with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

In return, weoffer

FREE RAC Ultimate Complete Breakdown Service from Day One.

• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.

• Option to join RAC’s Group Personal Pension scheme where we will match / contribute up to 6.5% on qualifying earnings.

• 2 x Basic Salary Core EmployerfundedLife Assurance cover (4 x for pension scheme members) with the option to flex up to 10 x cover through our flexible benefits offering.

• Confidential personal support service, available 24 hours a day every day of the year for you and any family members ages 16+ in your household.

• Car salary sacrifice scheme – after 12 months of employment, whereyou’ll enjoy significant tax savings, including electric vehicle options.

• Access to Orange Savings, our online discounts portal offering 1000’s of savings on high street retailers, supermarkets, holidays, tech and much, much more.

When you joinusyou will automatically be opted into our Colleague Share Scheme, called ‘Owning it together’.This is a unique opportunity for our colleagues to get rewarded for the outstanding work they deliver, to share in the future success of the RAC and is no ordinary work benefit, incentive, or bonus!

We’recommitted to developing a culture that is representative of the diverse communities we serve and one which is open, accessible, collaborative, and inclusive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.