Head of Finance

Job Title: Head of Finance - Tilt

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to join us, who will be responsible for managing the finances of Tilt, which is an exciting new online insurance broker start up using the latest technologies. It is being established and managed by a very experienced management team with a strong track record and financial backing from Howden. The purpose of the role is to ensure that Tilt has the appropriate financial controls in place and records the transactions of Tilt appropriately, in accordance with the applicable general accounting practices. The role also involves acting as a trusted adviser and business partner to the leadership of Tilt.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement and maintain appropriate financial controls to ensure the completeness and accuracy of Tilt’s financial records
2. Ensure that Tilt’s transactions are recorded appropriately and timely in Howden’s/Tilt’s accounting ledgers
3. Ensure that the financial transactions are recorded appropriately in accordance with Howden’s/Tilt’s accounting policies and the relevant UK GAAP
4. Ensure that Tilt’s financial transactions are appropriately reconciled to ensure completeness and accuracy
5. Regularly report any relevant KPIs to leadership of Tilt
6. Provide commentary and analysis of Tilt’s financial performance
7. Prepare financial forecasts and reforecasts for Tilt with commentary where required
8. Prepare and assist where necessary in any regulatory returns or requests
9. Prepare and assist where necessary in any financial audits
10. Establish and manage a small finance team
11. Act as a trusted adviser and business partner to the leadership of Tilt

Qualifications and Experience

1. Qualified accountant
2. Vast experience in a senior finance role within the SME and/or personal lines insurance sector and ideally an online insurance broker
3. Deep understanding of insurance products, UK GAAP for insurance and UK regulatory environment
4. Business acumen to ensure advice and guidance aligns with the Company’s strategic goals
5. Ability to foresee challenges and proactively offer solutions for financial issues
6. Desire and aptitude to operate in a fast moving entrepreneurial business
7. Excellent communication and management skills

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

1. Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
2. We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
3. We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.