Head of Finance - Insurance (Leeds)

Edenbrook; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee financial operations, develop strategies, and ensure financial health. The role involves collaboration with various teams and requires strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role.
• Experience of leading business wide FP&A including budgeting, reporting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies.
• Oversee FP&A activities including variance analysis and KPI tracking.
• Manage cash flow effectively to optimize working capital.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

This range is provided by Edenbrook. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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We are working with a medical insurer who are seeking a Head of finance who is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in shaping the financial strategy of the company and ensuring the organisation's financial health and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth targets.

• Commercial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor performance, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement.

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Oversee FP&A activities, including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking, to drive continuous improvement and optimize financial outcomes. Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and develop accurate financial forecasts to support decision-making and resource allocation

• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Development, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to monitor financial performance against targets and drive accountability across the organisation.

• Financial Reporting and Control: Oversee the timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management reports, board presentations, and regulatory filings, in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow effectively to support operational needs and optimize working capital efficiency. Oversee relationships with financial institutions (Banks)

Experience

• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or recognized international equivalent)

• Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and discern what is important and draw valid conclusions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to lead and influence discussions to Board level

• Exceptional presentation skills – ability to tell a story to gain buy-in

• Excellent relationship management across all levels of a comparable size/structure organisation

• Experience of conducting commercial and financial analysis to drive and implement change at an operational and strategic level

• Experience of leading business wide FP&A including budgeting, reporting and forecasting

• Experience in a leadership role

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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