Financial Controller

Verisk; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Controller to join their dynamic finance team in London. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance while driving efficiency across the business. With a commitment to innovation and a strong workplace culture, this opportunity allows you to leverage your expertise in a collaborative environment. If you're a finance leader ready to make an impact, this role offers the chance to contribute to a respected organization recognized for its commitment to inclusivity and employee development.

Benefits

Work Flexibility

Coaching and Training

Inclusive Workplace Culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualification experience in finance.
• Strong knowledge of financial records and systems integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, year-end reporting and budgeting activities.
• Oversee financial compliance and audit processes.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Revenue Recognition

Project Management

Time Management

Excel Skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Oracle Fusion

PeopleSoft

Xero

Concur

Daptiv

Job description

Job Description

Financial Controller | London (Hybrid)

For over 25 years, VSBS (formerly Sequel) has evolved from a trusted consultancy to one of the insurance sector's leading software providers. Now part of the Verisk Analytics group - a global leader in data analytics - our impact has only grown stronger.

We empower clients with cutting-edge software solutions that enable full end-to-end management of insurance and reinsurance businesses. Through greater efficiency, flexibility, and powerful data governance, our technology helps our clients scale and succeed.

Now, we're looking for a Financial Controller to join our dynamic Finance team. If you're an experienced finance leader who's ready to play a key role in a growing, fast-paced environment - we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Your Role at a Glance

You'll work closely with the Finance Director, supporting day-to-day operations while playing a leading role in month-end, year-end, and integration activities. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Monthly, quarterly and year-end reporting on all aspects of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Budgeting and forecasting (revenue, expense, headcount, CAPEX, and D&A)
• Revenue recognition, review, and variance analysis
• Overseeing migration and adoption of new accounting platforms
• Expenses analysis and review
• AR and bad debt review, with oversight of AR and debt collection processes
• Driving standardisation and efficiency across the business unit
• Monthly GL/BS/P&L/journal preparation, reconciliation and review
• Compliance & audit - supporting internal and external audits and statutory account processes
• Capitalisation, depreciation and amortisation calculations, forecasting and reconciliations
• Management of and support for junior team members
• Supporting the wider group finance team and all integration/BAU activities and processes
• Championing continual improvements to finance functions and activities
• Ensuring quality control and SOX compliance for all financial transactions and reporting
• Providing ad-hoc reporting, review, and analysis as required
• Any other duties aligned with the level of the role
• Line management responsibilities for junior finance admin team

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with 5+ years post-qualification experience
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or Assistant FC
• Experience working in international teams and reporting in multi-currency
• Strong knowledge of financial records, time management, and project management systems
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, PeopleSoft, Xero)

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with Oracle Fusion, Concur, Xero, and Daptiv
• Background in software, tech, or data/analytics organisations
• Experience implementing new accounting systems and processes
• Experience with systems integration and change management

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work for outstanding workplace culture in the US, fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and second consecutive year in Poland. We value learning, caring and results and make inclusivity and diversity a top priority. In addition to our Great Place to Work Certification, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer and Best Employer for Women, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.