Head of Finance
- Recruiter
- Badenoch & Clark
- Location
- England, East Sussex, Brighton
- Salary
- £70000 per annum + bonus
- Posted
- 14 Aug 2017
- Closes
- 21 Aug 2017
- Ref
- 497946
- Contact
- Ben Lake
- Job Title
- Financial Controller
- Category
- Banking and Financial Services, Insurance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Badenoch & Clark are currently working alongside a highly revered and instantly recognisable company based out of Brighton towards the appointment of a Head of Reinsurance Finance. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be accountable for the integrity and delivery of the reinsurance department's financial management. This is an unparalleled opportunity for you to apply your financial expertise in an environment that nurtures professional development and a setting that promotes an autonomous approach to work.
As Head of Reinsurance Finance, you will be accountable for the management of a team of two and will be required to delegate as appropriate in aid of the provision of financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders respectively. Due to the nature of this role, the suitable candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
Key Accountabilities:
* Accountable for the supervision of the company's reinsurance engagements
* Reporting to external partners ensuring that its integrity and punctuality is guaranteed
* Accountable for providing relevant reporting and management information for existing reinsurance agreements, elucidating tendencies in performance to stakeholders at all tiers of the company
* Guarantee that financial obligations remain in congruence with contractual agreements and are fulfilled
* Guarantee that reinsurance accounting complies with company policy and procedure
* Work collegiately with stakeholders in aid of supplementing new reinsurance agreements and ensure that their implementation remains in congruence with company policy and objectives
* Pro-actively enhance performance within the reinsurance department
* Responsible for the creation of bespoke KPI's in aid of the continual driving of performance
* Ensure the optimisation of your team's professional development through the constant monitoring of performance and development
Essentials:
* The suitable candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
* Prior experience within Insurance is essential, experience within reinsurance and familiarity with Solvency II is increasingly desirable
* Extensive knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
* Exemplary literacy and numeracy skills
Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.