Senior Financial Accountant - FTC

A global corporate and specialty insurance organisation is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to support the delivery of high-quality, timely branch financial reporting.

The role places strong emphasis on developing and improving underlying processes and controls, in line with internal policies and standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong sense of accountability and ownership, with the ability to deliver results under tight deadlines while remaining flexible and resilient.

This position is a fixed-term contract until December 2026.

Financial Reporting (Technical)

• Lead the establishment of business partnering within the financial controls area, identifying key stakeholders and control account owners
• Establish service level agreements (SLAs) with stakeholders contributing to the production of monthly audit files
• Update finance procedures and support the development of a finance manual
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency within scope of responsibility
• Support the preparation and delivery of accurate quarterly and annual financial reporting for the UK entity
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial results
• Develop a detailed understanding of the technical performance of the UK entity
• Support analysis and understanding of IFRS 17 results
• Maintain clear oversight of how operational data translates into financial outcomes
• Monitor regulatory changes (statutory, legal, etc.) and assess potential impacts
• Support communication and understanding of key financial interfaces
• Assist with interim and annual audits
• Support periodic system reporting submissions
• Design, develop and analyse reports, identifying and recommending solutions to reporting issues
• Ensure adherence to all relevant local and group guidelines

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance process efficiency, quality, and value
• Manage system improvements and maintain documentation of controls relating to reporting processes
• Perform detailed data validation and analytical reviews, escalating inconsistencies where necessary

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational skills, including effective scheduling, prioritisation and time management
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
• Collaborative approach, working as part of a wider finance team
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business requirements
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Effective communication skills when engaging with internal stakeholders, including senior management and group functions