Senior Financial Controller - Pensions/ Actuary Exp

Lorien; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Controller with a strong background in pensions and financial management. This exciting contract role involves enhancing the pensions control framework, managing financial operations, and collaborating with stakeholders across finance and risk teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and supporting strategic planning for the company's pension schemes. If you have proven experience in finance management and a passion for pensions, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager with expertise in Pensions Accounts.
• Background in the Financial Services Sector is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and reporting for the defined benefit pension scheme.
• Enhance the pensions control framework to meet audit expectations.
• Prepare documentation for statutory and non-statutory meetings.

Skills

Finance Management

Pensions Accounting

Audit Compliance

Risk Management

Financial Reporting

Job description

Senior Financial Controller - Pensions/ Actuary Exp

Job Type: Contract/Temporary

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Job Ref: BBBH161198_1746084704

Date Added: May 1st, 2025

Consultant: Hollie Smith

• Senior Financial Controller - Pensions/ Actuary Exp
• Milton Keynes - onsite 3 days a week
• 6 month contract
• Inside of IR35

My client is seeking a Finance Manager with expertise in Pensions Accounts. You will support the Head of Pension Risk by managing activities related to the operation, financial management, reporting, and risk management of the company's defined benefit pension scheme.

Key Accountabilities

• Review and enhance the pensions control framework to meet audit expectations.
• Review and improve pensions models for audit compliance.
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of pension accounting and risk information, including disclosures for the annual report.
• Assist the Director of Pensions and Head of Pension Risk in preparing documentation and attending statutory and non-statutory meetings such as Pension Risk Forum, Pensions Committee, ALCO, and CF Trustee meetings.
• Prepare pension information for strategic planning, including P21, ICAAP, and stress testing.
• Assist in preparing the scheme cost budget and monitor actuals against it.
• Coordinate with professional advisors on actuarial valuations and audits.
• Oversee the annual review of actuarial assumptions and recommend adjustments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across finance, capital management, trustees, and risk teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's forward-looking business plans for the pension schemes.

Key Skills and Experiences

• Proven experience as a Finance Manager.
• Experience supporting Pensions Accounts.
• Background in the Financial Services Sector.

If you are available and interested, please apply today!

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