Finance Manager – Regulated Insurance (12-month FTC)

Centrica plc; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

British Gas Services & Solutions, part of Centrica plc, is recruiting a Finance Manager - Regulated Insurance on a 12‑month FTC. You will lead planning, forecasting, Board reporting and performance for BGIL and BGSL with exposure to senior stakeholders.

Work with Finance, Risk, Underwriting, Pricing and Strategic Planning to deliver financial insight, governance and regulatory support to PRA/FCA. A qualified accountant with FP&A or commercial finance experience is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce insightful financial reporting, analysis and Board papers.
• Support forecasting, annual planning and performance reviews.
• Analyse performance against plan and forecast and identify drivers.
• Translate developments into clear financial insight and recommendations.
• Support PRA and FCA reporting and governance processes.
• Partner with Finance, Risk, Underwriting, Pricing and Strategic Planning.

Skills

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Commercial finance

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

Join us, be part of more. We're so much more than an energy company. We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn't rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That's why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your role

An exciting 12-month FTC opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager - Regulated Insurance within British Gas Services & Solutions, supporting the Home Protection portfolio and its regulated insurance entities, BGIL and BGSL. This is a high-profile role offering regular exposure to senior stakeholders, including the S&S CFO, CRO and Insurance Board. You'll play a key role in financial planning, forecasting, Board reporting and performance management, while supporting PRA and FCA regulatory activities. Working closely with teams across Finance, Risk, Underwriting, Pricing and Strategic Planning, you'll help deliver financial insight, governance and decision support that drives effective business and customer outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist experience in regulated insurance finance while building your commercial finance, stakeholder management and strategic partnering skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to regulated insurance finance, Board governance and financial regulation, making it an excellent development opportunity for candidates looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional commercial finance.

Responsibilities of the role

• Produce insightful financial reporting, analysis and Board papers to support business and Insurance Board decision-making.
• Support forecasting, annual planning, performance reviews, and risk and opportunity assessments.
• Analyse business performance against plan and forecast, identifying key drivers and recommending actions where required.
• Translate commercial, operational and regulatory developments into clear financial insight and recommendations.
• Support PRA and FCA reporting, governance processes and regulatory submissions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Underwriting, Pricing and Strategic Planning to support business performance and decision‑making.
• Provide financial evaluation and challenge for business cases, investments and improvement initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting, controls and finance processes.
• Support effective risk management by ensuring finance outputs contribute to strong customer and regulatory outcomes.

Here's what we're looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Previous experience in FP&A, commercial finance, business partnering or financial reporting roles.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Experience producing financial reporting, forecasts and business performance insights for senior stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to understand and communicate the financial impact of business decisions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage with senior leaders.
• Strong attention to detail and a robust approach to financial governance and control.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and ways of working.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a focus on delivering business outcomes.

Why should you apply?

We're not a perfect place – but we're a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That's why we've designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority. Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.

We're a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We're made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We're energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we're not just part of the energy transition, we're leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we're bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We're looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That's why we have the UK's best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We're a people place after all.