Financial Controls Business Partner

Pantalent; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Financial Controls Business Partner to ensure robust financial controls and processes. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification, experience in the insurance industry, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £65,000, alongside bonuses, pension contributions, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Up to 25% performance-based bonus

11% employer pension contribution

25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong technical knowledge of financial controls and processes.
• Experience in the insurance industry or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial controls are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on financial control matters.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of financial processes.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
• Work closely with internal audit teams to address control gaps.
• Develop and deliver training on financial controls to relevant teams.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance financial governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of financial controls

Education

Professional qualification in accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems and reporting tools

Job description

The role of Financial Controls Business Partner is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting and finance, who is looking to make an impact within the insurance industry. You will support key stakeholders by ensuring robust financial controls and processes are in place.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the insurance industry. The company operates as part of a large organisation and is known for its commitment to excellence in financial management and compliance.

Description

• Ensure financial controls are effectively designed, implemented, and maintained.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on financial control matters.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments of financial processes.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
• Work closely with internal audit teams to address control gaps.
• Develop and deliver training on financial controls to relevant teams.
• Prepare detailed reports and recommendations for senior management.
• Collaborate with various departments to enhance financial governance.

Profile

A successful Financial Controls Business Partner should have:

• A professional qualification in accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong technical knowledge of financial controls and processes.
• Experience in the insurance industry or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders.

Job Offer

• A competitive salary in the range up to £65,000 per annum.
• Up to 25% performance-based bonus.
• 11% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.

This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in accounting and finance. If you are passionate about financial controls, apply now to join a leading company in the insurance sector.