Financial Controller / Manager

mbf; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in the global delegated insurance sector is seeking a Financial Controller to manage accounting operations, support budgeting, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The role requires a qualified accountant with strong Excel and Sage skills, and a proactive attitude. This is a full-time, remote position for candidates based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in SME finance.
• Ability to adapt in a growing, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly accounting, reconciliations, and journals.
• Lead year-end audits and work with tax advisors.
• Drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Excel

Sage

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Numeracy

Organization

Proactivity

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage 50cloud

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Director of Insurance Practice (Recruitment) - Insurance and Asset Management - Tech, Change and Transformation

Finance Controller / Manager - Insurance / InsurTech / ACCA - Fully Remote

We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join a leading technology provider serving the global delegated insurance sector. In this role, you will manage daily accounting operations, support budgeting, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with 3+ years’ experience in an SME environment, excellent Excel and Sage skills, and a proactive, self-starting attitude. You will work closely with senior management, lead year-end audits, and support private equity reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly accounting, reconciliations, and journals
• Maintain cashflow forecasts and financial models
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and MI preparation
• Oversee payroll, VAT, and pension administration
• Lead year-end audits and work with tax advisors
• Drive process improvements and automation
• Monitor costs and variances against budgets

Candidate Profile:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent
• 3+ years relevant experience in SME finance
• Strong Excel, Sage 50cloud, and payroll experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Highly numerate, organized, and proactive
• Ability to adapt in a growing, changing environment

Senioritiy level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries: Insurance

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