Finance Systems Accountant (6-month FTC)

Pension Insurance Corporation plc; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager specializing in Finance Systems. This role is crucial for maintaining finance applications and involves collaboration, problem-solving, and management of financial reporting practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a customer-focused mindset, and experience in finance systems like FCCS and Smartview.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

28 days' annual leave

Study support with qualifications

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong finance systems knowledge including FCCS and Smartview.
• Experience in financial reporting and Solvency II.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop Finance Systems for efficient operation.
• Ensure timely delivery of financial reports and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with third-party providers for system support.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Tools

Smartview

Microsoft Office

FCCS

CCH Tagetik

Job description

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Talent Acquisition Manager - Specialist Hires and Projects at Pension Insurance Corporation

Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting Companywide strategic objectives and driving a healthy culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

• This role is key to maintaining and developing the suite of Finance Systems used by PIC. The role will be responsible for the efficient operation of PIC Finance applications, in particular FCCS which is used for Financial and Statutory Reporting and CCH Tagetik which is used for Solvency II reporting during quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• The role is part of a wider team that manages Finance Systems and reports through the Reporting and Financial Management function.
• The role requires the ability to solve problems and mitigate risks as they arise to ensure both a high quality and a timely delivery are achieved.
• Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of the Finance System Accountant within the Finance Systems Team:

• Strong EPM (HFM or FCCS) finance systems knowledge of Process, Data and Metadata Structures and ability to develop and support reports using Smartview
• Strong finance process understanding, at least in one of the following areas: General Ledger, Consolidation, Solvency II, Financial Reporting
• Experience of maintenance and support of large-scale finance systems
• Ability to work well on own and within a team environment
• Customer focused mindset
• Advanced knowledge of MS office products - in particular Excel
• Experience of working with third party providers to ensure the systems are working as required
• Experience of effective presentation of financial information to finance and non-finance staff
• An understanding of financial controls and reflecting these through workflows and controls on financial systems
• Extensive experience with improving (and implementing) new finance process and procedures
• Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to identify innovative yet practical solutions to complex problems
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and tasks

Pension Insurance Corporation ("PIC") provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. Our purpose is to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders. We achieve our purpose by setting Companywide strategic objectives and driving a healthy culture based on our PIC Values of Resilient, Adaptable, and Loyal.

Role purpose

• This role is key to maintaining and developing the suite of Finance Systems used by PIC. The role will be responsible for the efficient operation of PIC Finance applications, in particular FCCS which is used for Financial and Statutory Reporting and CCH Tagetik which is used for Solvency II reporting during quarterly and annual reporting cycles.
• The role is part of a wider team that manages Finance Systems and reports through the Reporting and Financial Management function.
• The role requires the ability to solve problems and mitigate risks as they arise to ensure both a high quality and a timely delivery are achieved.
• Our Company values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.

Specific accountabilities assigned to the role of the Finance System Accountant within the Finance Systems Team:

• Strong EPM (HFM or FCCS) finance systems knowledge of Process, Data and Metadata Structures and ability to develop and support reports using Smartview

• Strong finance process understanding, at least in one of the following areas: General Ledger, Consolidation, Solvency II, Financial Reporting
• Experience of maintenance and support of large-scale finance systems
• Ability to work well on own and within a team environment
• Customer focused mindset
• Advanced knowledge of MS office products - in particular Excel
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Experience of working with third party providers to ensure the systems are working as required
• Experience of effective presentation of financial information to finance and non-finance staff
• An understanding of financial controls and reflecting these through workflows and controls on financial systems
• Extensive experience with improving (and implementing) new finance process and procedures
• Strong analytical, numeric and critical reasoning skills capable of delivering practical solutions to complex problems
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to identify innovative yet practical solutions to complex problems
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and tasks

Requirements

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of the Insurance industry and the relevant reporting metrics such as IFRS and Solvency II.
• Experience gained from other Finance System roles.
• Understanding of life and pensions accounting
• Extensive knowledge of each element of the Microsoft Office package

Experience

• Life Insurance industry experience
• Experience of Support and development of Oracle FCCS, Tagetik and Workiva
• Experience of using the SmartView excel add-in
• Knowledge of the regulatory reporting and the Solvency II regime.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you will get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), study support with qualifications, a generous pension scheme and much more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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