Senior Finance Manager

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Location: Cheltenham

Salary: 75,000 - 85,000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time / Flexible working

Industry: Insurance / Senior Finance Qualified

Company: Hays

Consultant: Andrew Piercy

Hays office: Bristol — 2nd Floor, 3 Temple Quay, Temple Back East

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Senior Manager (Controller)

Location: Cheltenham Full-Time | Permanent

Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a leading provider of outsourced services to the insurance industry. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager – Client Finance to join their team. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and process excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team delivering accurate and timely financial reporting for insurance clients.
• Own the integrity of financial results and ensure full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.
• Drive process improvements and lead remediation initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Play a key role in client onboarding, establishing robust accounting policies, documentation, and controls.
• Prepare and present Board and Audit Committee papers; liaise with external auditors and manage audit processes.
• Oversee tax data submissions and ensure alignment with current accounting standards.
• Lead finance-related projects, including IT systems development and change initiatives.
• Champion team development through training and knowledge-sharing in insurance finance.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years’ experience in insurance industry financial reporting.
• Proven leadership experience with a track record of managing teams and driving change.
• Strong understanding of regulatory returns and financial compliance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.
• High integrity and alignment with our PRIDE values: Pioneering | Responsible | Inclusive | Delivery Focused | Empowering

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # - Andrew Piercy