Financial Controller

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Financial Controller

Location: Central London (hybrid working available)

Salary Negotiable

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to join Kentro Capital, a key and valued part of Brown & Brown UK.

Job Summary

To work closely with the Head of Finance & Group Financial Controller to manage the Financial Reporting, Treasury, Tax, and Financial Operations (Insurance Accounts and Accounts Payable); ensuring efficient and effective day-to-day operational and financial management, of specified group entities.

Financial Reporting

Principal Duties / Responsibilities:

• The production of the monthly management accounts and balance sheets.
• Forecasting and budgeting profit & loss and balance sheets.
• The financial year-end process including the preparation of financial statements.
• Assist in running the annual external audit process and various internal health checks and help ensure that recommended improvements and actions are implemented in a timely manner.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of financial controls.
• Ensure all relevant FCA requirements are met.
• Review of CSA Sox controls monthly.

Tax

• Help to execute tax planning opportunities to minimise tax payable by the Group.
• Assist the Group VAT return and payment process.
• Support the broader business in all tax related affairs.

Financial Operations

• Key contact between the business units and the Finance team.
• Attend Exec, Board, & ad hoc meetings with the business as required.
• Ensures timely coding of all invoices, ensuring appropriate controls are in place and adhered to.
• Continuous improvement of all Financial Operations processes.
• Continual reporting and escalation of process to the business in order to ensure compliance with finance policies
• Refer any matter beyond the level of an individual’s experience or authority to their line manager

Qualifications

Required Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge, Experience

• Qualified Accountant with 5+ years PQE, trained within a large audit firm and possesses excellent technical skills, with a strong understanding of the insurance industry

Skills

• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.

For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley.

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