Regional Finance Manager

Gulf Connexions

United Kingdom

Ref: GP692-1472

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Our client is an established Insurance company that has been successfully operating within the UK for over 20 years, this growing organization has a strong reputation for being progressive and customer-centric. Located in London, this rapidly growing business has some exciting expansion plans for 2019 and as such has partnered with Gulf Connexions to exclusively assist them in their search for a high caliber Finance Manager to join their team. The successful applicant will have a variety of responsibilities encompassing management reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting and financial accounting making this an attractive career move for an experienced finance professional.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review various financial information and analytics to ensure the accuracy of reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly Financial Accounts, MIS & Balance sheet. Generate detailed financial analysis of key operational drivers and highlight operational & financial concern areas.
• Preparation of Management and Board reports.
• Financial planning and budgeting.
• Prepare and update forecast models on a periodic basis.
• Preparation of monthly Business Unit and expense reports, including commentary and analysis.
• Cashflow management and cost accounting.
• Improve existing processes within the finance team.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of total working experience in accounting or finance preferably with at least 3 years’ experience gained from working within the Insurance sector.
• 2 years related management and leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a similar discipline is required. (Preference will be given to applicants that hold a master’s degree)
• CA/CFA/CPA professional qualification is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, statistical, project management, problem solving, and team leadership skills are required for this role.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Experience with IFRS 16.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.

Applications will only be considered if you have the relevant experience and your skill set match those required and stipulated within the advert text

About the Company

Gulf Connexions Group is the regions leading specialist recruitment consultancy providing a wealth of local and international expertise and in-depth market intelligence for its blue-chip clients and candidates.

Contact our consultants directly for your specialist recruitment requirements. For candidates searching for job opportunities and requiring informed career advice, Gulf Connexions provides updates on the top positions available across the region.

Headquartered in Bahrain in the heart of central business district, Gulf Connexions maintains offices in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Singapore, fully equipped with state-of-the-art database technologies. Gulf Connexions has a rigorous screening process for all prospective candidates with interviewing facilities available throughout the region.

Gulf Connexions has the most extensive database of experienced and qualified banking candidates available for regional deployment. Gulf Connexions works closely with the region\'s leading blue chip organizations providing candidates with excellent career path development and unrivaled employment opportunities.

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