Finance Transformation - Continuous Improvement Leader- Fixed Term Contract

Just Group plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is looking for a Continuous Improvement Leader for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on finance transformation initiatives, requiring a strong background in financial analysis and a professional accountancy qualification. Join a dynamic team to support efficiency improvements and compliance in a rapidly evolving environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

25 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Off

Private Medical Cover

Income Protection

Bonus Scheme

Career Progression Opportunities

Employee Assistance Helpline

Access to Headspace App

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial services accounting/reporting change.
• Excellent knowledge of life accounting and reporting.
• Understanding of the industry and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support finance transformation initiatives to improve efficiency.
• Provide business support on finance transactions and projects.
• Ensure financial results production is accurate and compliant.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Data Management

Problem Analysis

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Professional Accountancy Qualification (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Finance Transformation - Continuous Improvement Leader- Fixed Term Contract

Finance Transformation - Continuous Improvement Leader- (6 months FTC)

London - Hybrid

About the role

With the organisation continuing to grow exponentially, increasing our use of systems and automation tools is needed to match this. This exciting role will support multiple change and improvement initiatives along with the groupwide Finance Transformation programme.

This role supports the Head of Continuous Improvement in the delivery of transformation, continuous improvement and regulatory reporting change initiatives taking place across Finance Operations.

In addition this role supports the Head of Finance Operations and Regulatory Reporting by providing backfill for existing Managers who may be required to provide SME support to the transformation programme. This may include regular management accounting information, IFRS results analysis, financial statements, and regulatory returns.

The role holder will be responsible for adherence to group accounting policies, ensuring that all changes to regulation and best practice are monitored and considered, and support the Head of Finance Operations and Regulatory Reporting to provide an excellent service to senior management and third parties with product development and policy administration systems design and improvement.

Other key elements of the role include relationship management with other professionals both inside and outside the immediate Finance division, including the External Auditors. The rolewill also include liaison with other Finance and business functions.

Responsibilities

Support finance transformation initiatives that will improve efficiency, effectiveness and reduce operational risk for the finance team

Provide business support on material finance transactions and projects

Work with key managers within Actuarial Reporting, Finance Operations and the wider business, ensuring that the team is kept up to date with both the developing business (new products) and changing external environment

Ensure that risks regarding the results production and financial operations are reported, understood and mitigated

Ensure appropriate controls and reconciliations are in place to support the accuracy and financial integrity of the results

Support delivery of the monthly reporting close process to ensure the results are complete, accurate and compliant with group accounting policies

Skills & Experience

Professional Accountancy Qualification, e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is essential

Significant experience of financial services accounting / reporting change and transformation

Excellent knowledge of life accounting and reporting

Excellent knowledge of data management and analysis

Knowledge of financial analysis and controls

Good problem analysis and pro-active resolution skills

Understanding of the industry and the market

Excellent verbal and written communication

Excellent attention to detail

Company Benefits

A Competitive Salary, Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

Along with 25 Days Annual Leave plus an Additional Day on us for your Birthday

Private Medical Cover and Income Protection, just in case

A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme – paid annually based on individual and company performance against targets

Opportunity to progress within your career both in-role and within the company

FREE access to the Headspace App, a 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and Trained Physical & Mental Health First Aiders (On-Site)

A variety of Employee Funded Benefits available to you via our Online Benefits Portal

Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones