Head of Financial Operations

CMA Executive is proud to partner with one of the largest general insurers in the UK, who are also ranked as the world’s 1 insurance brand and the leading global insurance and asset management brand as they look to appoint a Head of Financial Operations.

Working closely with the Group FC the role is to ensure the delivery of the Finance Operations objectives for the areas of P2P and O2C and to deliver finance operations strategy, objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The role holder is responsible for the development and implementation of the overall operational management strategy including technology, people and processes.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Operations will be responsible for:

• Ensures the right subject matter experts are in place and attached to projects so they can provide input and challenge on changes that will have an impact on Finance Operations.
• Ensures an effective Control Framework in place, takes ownership of any issues and gets them resolved.
• Motivates and leads their teams to deliver outstanding performance in particular by reviewing processes & procedures to minimise errors and improve efficiency as well as ensuring the teams understand how they affect the wider business.
• Working with Finance Transformation to drive continuous improvement and automation of manual processes as well as contributing to wider Finance transformation initiatives for an improved future target operating model.
• Coherently convey your deep industry knowledge to proactively recommend new and innovative solutions tailored to be market leading within Finance Operations.
• Bring experience in target operating model and process design & development by using strong quantitative and qualitative skills to identify complex problems, consider them analytically and conceptualise solutions.

A suitable candidate for the Head of Financial Operations vacancy will be able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience of leading larger teams ideally within the insurance industry.
• Track record of leading teams through change and developing and implementing strategy and process change.
• Qualified accountant with substantial post qualification experience.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of all relevant Compliance and Regulatory rules and procedures.
• The ability to interpret and analyse complex data and financial information, and using this to make informed decisions.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Head of Financial Operations:

The company have a range of flexible benefits to choose from, so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. They also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Group.

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