Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Senior Financial Accountant London or Leed 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The opportunity QBE are excited to have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Corporate Reporting team are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key and leading role in accounting and reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of underlying data and liaising with both external and internal customers to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Your primary responsibilities will include: Manage a broad range of accounting activities, working in conjunction with Finance Operations and our Centres of Excellence (CoE), enabling delivery of consolidated results to Group and other key stakeholders Manage and drive the refinement of process, procedures and systems to continuously improve the efficiency and control across accounting and balance sheet substantiation activities Support key stakeholders through the delivery of meaningful variance and trend analysis while working in conjunction with our Finance Operations and Business Partnering teams Oversight of and mentor staff involved in preparation and posting of general ledger journal entries Represent Corporate Reporting and input into projects / change programmes, impacting accounting activities, as necessary Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including our auditors, to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations Lead colleagues, in a matrix fashion, working on accounting activities, at our offshore shared services centre Work with Senior Finance Managers to set the tone and create a culture of continuous improvement within accounting activities in Finance Operations Work with our Centres of Excellence and external auditors in producing the statutory financial statements for all UK and Ireland based entities About you Be a qualified accountant (for example ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum 2+ years PQE"or have relevant years of working experience Moving from a manager or experienced senior accounting role in practice or industry Have an in depth understanding of best-practice accounting (experience in an insurance environment is preferred but not essential) Be confident building controls into processes"and implementing process improvement Have experience mentoring and developing others Have a strong understanding of excel Have experience working with accounting software (knowledge of tools such as Oracle Fusion and Hyperion Financial Management is preferred but not essential) Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people, with a local presence in 27 countries. We are driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We've been cultivating resilience since 1886, when our founders started a marine insurance company in Australia to give early pioneers a safeguard against uncertainty. Today, we're still giving our customers confidence to explore, innovate and take measured risks, secure in the knowledge they're covered by a strong insurer. We work hard to build a culture that best supports our people, and not only represents our business, but the world around us. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Senior Financial Accountant London or Leed 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The opportunity QBE are excited to have an opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to join our Insurance Accounting function within the Corporate Reporting team on a 12-month fixed term contract. The Corporate Reporting team are responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial results and providing the business narrative over the balance sheet and P&L. Your new role As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key and leading role in accounting and reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of underlying data and liaising with both external and internal customers to manage expectations and ensure continued process excellence. Your primary responsibilities will include: Manage a broad range of accounting activities, working in conjunction with Finance Operations and our Centres of Excellence (CoE), enabling delivery of consolidated results to Group and other key stakeholders Manage and drive the refinement of process, procedures and systems to continuously improve the efficiency and control across accounting and balance sheet substantiation activities Support key stakeholders through the delivery of meaningful variance and trend analysis while working in conjunction with our Finance Operations and Business Partnering teams Oversight of and mentor staff involved in preparation and posting of general ledger journal entries Represent Corporate Reporting and input into projects / change programmes, impacting accounting activities, as necessary Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, including our auditors, to ensure service delivery meets customer expectations Lead colleagues, in a matrix fashion, working on accounting activities, at our offshore shared services centre Work with Senior Finance Managers to set the tone and create a culture of continuous improvement within accounting activities in Finance Operations Work with our Centres of Excellence and external auditors in producing the statutory financial statements for all UK and Ireland based entities About you Be a qualified accountant (for example ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with minimum 2+ years PQE"or have relevant years of working experience Moving from a manager or experienced senior accounting role in practice or industry Have an in depth understanding of best-practice accounting (experience in an insurance environment is preferred but not essential) Be confident building controls into processes"and implementing process improvement Have experience mentoring and developing others Have a strong understanding of excel Have experience working with accounting software (knowledge of tools such as Oracle Fusion and Hyperion Financial Management is preferred but not essential) Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers. About QBE QBE is an international insurer and reinsurer, listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and headquartered in Sydney. We employ more than 11,000 people, with a local presence in 27 countries. We are driven by our purpose of enabling a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. We've been cultivating resilience since 1886, when our founders started a marine insurance company in Australia to give early pioneers a safeguard against uncertainty. Today, we're still giving our customers confidence to explore, innovate and take measured risks, secure in the knowledge they're covered by a strong insurer. We work hard to build a culture that best supports our people, and not only represents our business, but the world around us. As a business insurance specialist, QBE European Operations offers a range of insurance products from the standard suite of property, casualty and motor to the specialist financial lines, marine and energy. All are tailored to the individual needs of our small, medium and large customer base. To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website . What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to APPLY NOW! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
We're looking for an experienced and creative Social Account Director to serve as a trusted advisor and senior consultant to clients and the larger Stripe team on all things social. Overview / About us Stripe is an integrated creative communications agency specialising in public relations, social media management and strategy, content, and health. Stripe is part of Lumanity, a global 1,200 strong consultancy group that delivers its services from an office network in the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia. Responsibilities / Position overview We're looking for an experienced and creative Social Account Director to serve as a trusted advisor and senior consultant to clients and the larger Stripe team on all things social. You'll combine your client servicing skills, enthusiasm, and creativity to build brilliant relationships with clients, and inspire them to transform their projects and accounts to long-term collaborations. Your expert knowledge, insightful strategic recommendations, creative ideas, and outstanding service will ensure social and content activity is in line with objectives, on brand, on brief, on budget, and on time. The Social Account Director manages the social and integrated account delivery teams and collaborates with clients and colleagues to proactively grow and optimise social media activity through research and strategy setting, shaping and optimising account and overarching social team processes, creative content planning and production management, quality control, KPI setting, measurement, client counsel and account leadership, budget tracking and resource allocation. As a Social Account Director, you'll be expected to elevate how the Stripe team delivers and sells every aspect of social activity, identifying and acting on opportunities to increase knowledge, improve efficiency, communicate better, streamline processes, add value, and get incredible results. You'll be counted on to stay at the forefront of social, platform and content trends, sharing what you find with the team and helping them apply it to client work in effective and impressive ways and et a standard of excellence for the team, identify new growth opportunities with existing clients and bring in new business. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Social strategy and insight - research, landscape analysis, audits, and insight development. Strategy development at brand, channel, campaign, and ad hoc levels, including strategic presentation to clients and prospects. Accurate translation of client business objectives and briefs into actionable recommendations. Development of measurement approaches to track success and ROI in line with strategy. Content planning and creation - lead and proactively contribute to brainstorms, ideation, content calendar creation/population across accounts, ensuring delivery is of the highest standard and in line with the Stripe Way. Explain and sell content plans and routes to clients to secure buy in, communicate rationale and feedback to team and manage ongoing social/content delivery. Trends and Innovation - stay up to date with content trends, social/online platform functionality and innovation opportunities and their applications. Proactively share with clients and team to develop new internal capabilities, new business opportunities and position Stripe as social experts. Data, analytics and measurement - benchmark, forecast, and set KPIs and measurement approaches for client social activity. Work with the team to set report formats, oversee and deliver reporting on social performance and provide recommendations. Digital consultancy - understand and recommend how social activity fits into the wider digital channel mix. Maintain a general awareness of current web, email, online advertising, PPC, SEO and mobile marketing types that clients may employ alongside social media as part of campaigns to understand our contribution and where we can maximise cross-channel results. Paid social - planning, setup, management and optimisation of paid social activity. Qualifications Social listening tools such as Meltwater, Brandwatch or similar Influencer identification and management tools such as Klear Facebook/Meta Business Manager and Ads Manager TikTok Creator Marketplace and Ads Manager Google Analytics Desktop research methodologies for insight generation Social Media Management tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout, HeyOrca or similar We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you - health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance: 27 days holiday + bank holidays with extra days based on length of service (up to 9 p/y) Birthday day off / early Friday finish / monthly happy hour Fortnightly training / weekly coaching / leadership training programme Flexible and part time remote working Vitality Private Healthcare insurance Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Long service rewards Cycle to work scheme Profit related bonus scheme Apply now Interested in this role? Apply now by following the link below. We're Stripe; a PR, social, content and influencer agency.With offices in Edinburgh and London, we cover the length and breadth of the UK, creating work that breaks boundaries, delivers results and gets people talking. Great Suffolk Yard 127-131 Great Suffolk St London SE1 1PP Great Suffolk Yard 127-131 Great Suffolk St London SE1 1PP
May 02, 2024
Full time
We're looking for an experienced and creative Social Account Director to serve as a trusted advisor and senior consultant to clients and the larger Stripe team on all things social. Overview / About us Stripe is an integrated creative communications agency specialising in public relations, social media management and strategy, content, and health. Stripe is part of Lumanity, a global 1,200 strong consultancy group that delivers its services from an office network in the UK, Europe, USA, and Asia. Responsibilities / Position overview We're looking for an experienced and creative Social Account Director to serve as a trusted advisor and senior consultant to clients and the larger Stripe team on all things social. You'll combine your client servicing skills, enthusiasm, and creativity to build brilliant relationships with clients, and inspire them to transform their projects and accounts to long-term collaborations. Your expert knowledge, insightful strategic recommendations, creative ideas, and outstanding service will ensure social and content activity is in line with objectives, on brand, on brief, on budget, and on time. The Social Account Director manages the social and integrated account delivery teams and collaborates with clients and colleagues to proactively grow and optimise social media activity through research and strategy setting, shaping and optimising account and overarching social team processes, creative content planning and production management, quality control, KPI setting, measurement, client counsel and account leadership, budget tracking and resource allocation. As a Social Account Director, you'll be expected to elevate how the Stripe team delivers and sells every aspect of social activity, identifying and acting on opportunities to increase knowledge, improve efficiency, communicate better, streamline processes, add value, and get incredible results. You'll be counted on to stay at the forefront of social, platform and content trends, sharing what you find with the team and helping them apply it to client work in effective and impressive ways and et a standard of excellence for the team, identify new growth opportunities with existing clients and bring in new business. Day-to-day responsibilities include: Social strategy and insight - research, landscape analysis, audits, and insight development. Strategy development at brand, channel, campaign, and ad hoc levels, including strategic presentation to clients and prospects. Accurate translation of client business objectives and briefs into actionable recommendations. Development of measurement approaches to track success and ROI in line with strategy. Content planning and creation - lead and proactively contribute to brainstorms, ideation, content calendar creation/population across accounts, ensuring delivery is of the highest standard and in line with the Stripe Way. Explain and sell content plans and routes to clients to secure buy in, communicate rationale and feedback to team and manage ongoing social/content delivery. Trends and Innovation - stay up to date with content trends, social/online platform functionality and innovation opportunities and their applications. Proactively share with clients and team to develop new internal capabilities, new business opportunities and position Stripe as social experts. Data, analytics and measurement - benchmark, forecast, and set KPIs and measurement approaches for client social activity. Work with the team to set report formats, oversee and deliver reporting on social performance and provide recommendations. Digital consultancy - understand and recommend how social activity fits into the wider digital channel mix. Maintain a general awareness of current web, email, online advertising, PPC, SEO and mobile marketing types that clients may employ alongside social media as part of campaigns to understand our contribution and where we can maximise cross-channel results. Paid social - planning, setup, management and optimisation of paid social activity. Qualifications Social listening tools such as Meltwater, Brandwatch or similar Influencer identification and management tools such as Klear Facebook/Meta Business Manager and Ads Manager TikTok Creator Marketplace and Ads Manager Google Analytics Desktop research methodologies for insight generation Social Media Management tools such as Hootsuite, Sprout, HeyOrca or similar We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on what matters to you - health and well-being, personal finances, professional development, and a healthy work/life balance: 27 days holiday + bank holidays with extra days based on length of service (up to 9 p/y) Birthday day off / early Friday finish / monthly happy hour Fortnightly training / weekly coaching / leadership training programme Flexible and part time remote working Vitality Private Healthcare insurance Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Long service rewards Cycle to work scheme Profit related bonus scheme Apply now Interested in this role? Apply now by following the link below. We're Stripe; a PR, social, content and influencer agency.With offices in Edinburgh and London, we cover the length and breadth of the UK, creating work that breaks boundaries, delivers results and gets people talking. Great Suffolk Yard 127-131 Great Suffolk St London SE1 1PP Great Suffolk Yard 127-131 Great Suffolk St London SE1 1PP
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. Act as audit lead on a range of financial services entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio and taking responsibility for budgeting, WiP control and billing Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing entities, target firms and the internal business Engage directly on technical and audit judgement decisions When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of auditing within the financial services sector including businesses within one or more of the asset management, capital markets and insurance sectors Knowledge of the CASS rules and experience of client money and assets audits, reporting to the FCA. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. Act as audit lead on a range of financial services entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio and taking responsibility for budgeting, WiP control and billing Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing entities, target firms and the internal business Engage directly on technical and audit judgement decisions When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of auditing within the financial services sector including businesses within one or more of the asset management, capital markets and insurance sectors Knowledge of the CASS rules and experience of client money and assets audits, reporting to the FCA. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. Act as audit lead on a range of financial services entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio and taking responsibility for budgeting, WiP control and billing Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing entities, target firms and the internal business Engage directly on technical and audit judgement decisions When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of auditing within the financial services sector including businesses within one or more of the asset management, capital markets and insurance sectors Knowledge of the CASS rules and experience of client money and assets audits, reporting to the FCA. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons Made up of over 250 specialists in financial services, our FS Audit team are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. By providing quality assurance to the businesses we work with, across the financial services industry, we help to ensure the continuing stability and authenticity of the financial markets. From small start-ups to large international organisations and FTSE 250 companies, it's our expertise that enables the companies we work with to succeed, no matter what their business goals may be. Driven and ambitious by nature, when you join this team, you'll make a real and tangible difference - and play a critical part in accelerating our growth journey. If you're searching for a unique challenge, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this is it. Discover a role that delivers all the training, coaching and development you need to succeed. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. Act as audit lead on a range of financial services entities. The expectation is that on large assignments this role will be supported by one (or more) Managers. Overall responsibility for each assignment will be retained by the Partner Responsible for leading and directing all aspects of audit services delivered Responsible for maximising profitability from a portfolio and taking responsibility for budgeting, WiP control and billing Support Partners in group sales and marketing activity, including playing a leading role in pitch teams, attendance at group networking, and other marketing events as appropriate Contribute to development of new business relationships and business proposals through high level sales and marketing activity. This will include winning work. Support Partners with the implementation and communication of any new business strategy for existing entities, target firms and the internal business Engage directly on technical and audit judgement decisions When you join us, we'll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We're looking for someone with: ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent Significant experience of auditing within the financial services sector including businesses within one or more of the asset management, capital markets and insurance sectors Knowledge of the CASS rules and experience of client money and assets audits, reporting to the FCA. Excellent working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements Managing and developing staff (not only audit teams), i.e. coordinating staff projects, mentoring, counselling, appraising, recruiting etc. Proven experience in managing a wide portfolio of concurrent projects and project teams in a project management framework You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Work that works for you Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients and alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. Joining us in Advisory and Financial Services Business Risk (FS BRS) team We help and support clients achieve their strategic goals by guiding them through new legislation changes and helping to navigate accounting, regulatory, technology and operating model change. The world around us is changing and our teams help clients remain agile and adapt to these changes and stay ahead of the competition. Grant Thornton's Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team provides market-leading risk, control and governance services to the financial services industry, working with clients from the insurance, banking and investment management industries and beyond. Our key offerings are internal audit (outsource and co-source) finance and risk management, compliance and technology. Skills we're looking for End-to-end (planning, fieldwork and reporting) Internal audit experience gained within Insurance sector (Life, GI and/or Lloyds). Assistant Manager to Senior Manager level candidates. Good understanding of Risk Management and internal controls. Experience of using Audit software and Microsoft packages. Opportunity As an Interim Insurance Internal Auditor working for Grant Thornton's Financial Services Business Risk (FS BRS) team you will be exposed to a variety of short- to medium-term projects with our Insurance clients and beyond, and will have the continuous opportunity to work with us within our project-by-project based operating model. What's in it for you As a member of our Agile Talent Community, you'll have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part time. We know there is more to life than work, and that you may have other professional or personal obligations, and we will help to ensure you have the right balance. Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community. Doing what's right ahead of what's easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means that the things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work. How to join You'll first apply through our application website. We'll ask you for your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there's interest to continue, we'll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. Once your offer has been signed, you'll be invited to join our Agile Talent Community and you'll be ready to start working with our team to find the right opportunity! We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the Agile Talent Team to discuss: .
May 01, 2024
Full time
Work that works for you Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients and alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project-by-project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. Joining us in Advisory and Financial Services Business Risk (FS BRS) team We help and support clients achieve their strategic goals by guiding them through new legislation changes and helping to navigate accounting, regulatory, technology and operating model change. The world around us is changing and our teams help clients remain agile and adapt to these changes and stay ahead of the competition. Grant Thornton's Financial Services Business Risk Services (FS BRS) team provides market-leading risk, control and governance services to the financial services industry, working with clients from the insurance, banking and investment management industries and beyond. Our key offerings are internal audit (outsource and co-source) finance and risk management, compliance and technology. Skills we're looking for End-to-end (planning, fieldwork and reporting) Internal audit experience gained within Insurance sector (Life, GI and/or Lloyds). Assistant Manager to Senior Manager level candidates. Good understanding of Risk Management and internal controls. Experience of using Audit software and Microsoft packages. Opportunity As an Interim Insurance Internal Auditor working for Grant Thornton's Financial Services Business Risk (FS BRS) team you will be exposed to a variety of short- to medium-term projects with our Insurance clients and beyond, and will have the continuous opportunity to work with us within our project-by-project based operating model. What's in it for you As a member of our Agile Talent Community, you'll have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part time. We know there is more to life than work, and that you may have other professional or personal obligations, and we will help to ensure you have the right balance. Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation. As a member of our Community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, help you connect with the business as well as other members of the Community. Doing what's right ahead of what's easy Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means that the things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work. How to join You'll first apply through our application website. We'll ask you for your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there's interest to continue, we'll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. Once your offer has been signed, you'll be invited to join our Agile Talent Community and you'll be ready to start working with our team to find the right opportunity! We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the Agile Talent Team to discuss: .
Fiduciary Ledger Manager (Chelmsford, UK) We're hiring! Could you be our next Fiduciary Ledger Manager? Joining our team based primarily based out of our Chelmsford with flexibility to work from home, you'll be responsible for the delivery and development of fiduciary services to a portfolio of business within our Global Broking Centre (GBC). This role will also have responsibility for overseeing activities of the Aon India Team (Genpact) and input into performance management but no direct line management. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Managing the interface between fiduciary accounts and the business units you work with Providing leadership to the offshore team and ensure meaningful targets are set and achieved through agreement and collaboration with Genpact and the business. Utilising fiduciary knowledge to deliver operational and financial benefit to Aon Limited Proposing activities or workstreams aimed at improving the end-to-end service Supporting the design and implementation of processes aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing the control environment. Working collaboratively with our outsource partner, Genpact, to improve service. Supporting Senior Management in the achievement of Strategic business objectives Supporting the development of a robust, efficient, and cost sensitive strategy which for Fiduciary Accounts within Aon UK Limited Understanding complex internal and external accounting problems and propose solutions. Producing regular reports to management on key targets, projects and issues Producing project summaries or presentations as required Ensuring all policies, procedures, processes and controls which underpin fiduciary or operational processes for your business area are appropriately maintained and all proposed changes approved by owners Supporting a risk proportionate control and oversight function for Fiduciary Accounts within Aon Risk Solutions Leading or manage initiatives as requested by management Developing and maintaining key internal or external relationships (e.g. underwriters, auditors) Skills and experience that will lead to success Accounting or insurance qualifications preferred but not essential. Enthusiastic team player with strong relationship building skills. Strong understanding of and experience of insurance broking accounts Excellent analytical, numerical and information gathering skills. Able to use analytical skills and knowledge to identify key risk areas. Motivation, coaching and development of staff and evidence of proactive management of performance issues. Upholds and demonstrates leadership values. Well-developed influencing skills. Experience of working with an offshore service provider Strong understanding of the UK Regulatory environment How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Fiduciary Ledger Manager (Chelmsford, UK) We're hiring! Could you be our next Fiduciary Ledger Manager? Joining our team based primarily based out of our Chelmsford with flexibility to work from home, you'll be responsible for the delivery and development of fiduciary services to a portfolio of business within our Global Broking Centre (GBC). This role will also have responsibility for overseeing activities of the Aon India Team (Genpact) and input into performance management but no direct line management. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Managing the interface between fiduciary accounts and the business units you work with Providing leadership to the offshore team and ensure meaningful targets are set and achieved through agreement and collaboration with Genpact and the business. Utilising fiduciary knowledge to deliver operational and financial benefit to Aon Limited Proposing activities or workstreams aimed at improving the end-to-end service Supporting the design and implementation of processes aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing the control environment. Working collaboratively with our outsource partner, Genpact, to improve service. Supporting Senior Management in the achievement of Strategic business objectives Supporting the development of a robust, efficient, and cost sensitive strategy which for Fiduciary Accounts within Aon UK Limited Understanding complex internal and external accounting problems and propose solutions. Producing regular reports to management on key targets, projects and issues Producing project summaries or presentations as required Ensuring all policies, procedures, processes and controls which underpin fiduciary or operational processes for your business area are appropriately maintained and all proposed changes approved by owners Supporting a risk proportionate control and oversight function for Fiduciary Accounts within Aon Risk Solutions Leading or manage initiatives as requested by management Developing and maintaining key internal or external relationships (e.g. underwriters, auditors) Skills and experience that will lead to success Accounting or insurance qualifications preferred but not essential. Enthusiastic team player with strong relationship building skills. Strong understanding of and experience of insurance broking accounts Excellent analytical, numerical and information gathering skills. Able to use analytical skills and knowledge to identify key risk areas. Motivation, coaching and development of staff and evidence of proactive management of performance issues. Upholds and demonstrates leadership values. Well-developed influencing skills. Experience of working with an offshore service provider Strong understanding of the UK Regulatory environment How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
LIFE AT SATALIA As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation, and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues. We build technologies that radically improve the operational efficiency, customer and employee satisfaction of our clients, like PwC, DFS, Woolworths, Mondelez, and WPP by providing cutting edge product development and bespoke AI services. We are part of VML Commerce & Technology and the flagship AI company of WPP Plc - the largest advertising, creative media, and commerce company in the world. THE ROLE We are currently on the search for an FP&A Manager, reporting to the Head of FP&A with direct exposure to senior leadership at both the Satalia and WPP levels. Serving as an integral member of the Finance team, the FP&A Manager is a highly visible role and will be instrumental in enabling Satalia's financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and analytics tools and processes to support the organisation's strategic goals and provide analytical insight to drive commercial decisions. This role is a blend of traditional FP&A duties where we leverage defined workflows and processes (which of course you will play a big role in) but also plenty of exposure into ad-hoc projects including but not limited to analytics, operations, commercial strategy, integration, and many more areas where you can make a huge impact and continually challenge yourself! The FP&A team, although relatively new, has a core objective to assist Satalia in enabling effective decision making, with the aim of creating long-term customer and company value. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about various operations within Satalia and the WPP network, working often in cross-functional teams on a variety of mandates. You will be able to add value immediately, grasp the big picture, and develop versatile business and finance skills that you can leverage in your career. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Support the end-to-end business and strategic planning cycle for Satalia Provide oversight in managing the P&L and be the key finance contact in conducting analysis to inform key decisions such as resource/capital allocation across lines of business, pricing strategies, new business initiatives, and the evaluation of significant operation contracts Assist with financial modelling exercises to deep dive into key business trends and performance drivers to provide new insights and influence strategy Oversee the production of Monthly and Quarterly results pack for all stakeholders, incorporating financial and operational information and commentary Lead and iterate on profitability reporting by client, project, and business unit with the goal of providing financial transparency to leadership Own the monthly process around revenue recognition, ensuring there is sufficient documentation and tracking performance against plan Identify, implement, and track relevant KPIs that inform the business on key trends Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Satalia/VML/WPP to drive a deeper understanding of our business model and levers across the organisation Various Ad-hoc projects including but not limited to: R&D Tax Incentive process Supporting the process of transactional finance integration with WPP Plc Supporting the annual audit and fulfilling SoX controls data requests Work with the broader finance team to accelerate the maturity of financial processes and administration eg) interco agreements, invoicing, supplier management The focus of the role will gradually evolve as the needs of the business evolve. As the organisation increases in size and complexity, the FP&A function will be bolstered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 4+ years of experience in Strategic/Commercial Finance or FP&A role within a scaling organisation, or professional services experience viewed favourably Preferably a Qualified Chartered Accountant, or equivalent eg) CFA, MBA Able to operate in a rapidly growing and scaling business, comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, and can strike a balance between speed and accuracy A great communicator who can effectively articulate findings and isn't afraid to ask challenging questions Naturally inquisitive with a keen eye for detail, along with a high aptitude in collecting, analysing, and synthesising data to draw actionable insights High degree of conversancy in MS Excel / GSheets and keen to use your abilities to enable more analytical depth around business performance Collaborative in nature and able to work hand-in-hand with various functions, whilst balance multiple changing priorities pertaining to multiple cross-functional agendas Flexibility and openness to wearing multiple hats with a proactive desire to add value and improve existing processes to help scale up an AI / Tech company WE OFFER Development - annual development budget to upskill yourself Benefits - Private Health insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension Remote working - cafe , bedroom, beach - wherever works Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym - no problem Generous leave - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave Transparent and open culture - you will be listened to and heard Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well By applying to Satalia you are expressly giving your consent for the collection and use of your information as described within our Satalia Recruitment Privacy Policy.Good luck!
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
LIFE AT SATALIA As an organisation, we push the boundaries of data science, optimisation, and artificial intelligence to solve the most complex problems in the industry. Satalia is a community of individuals devoted to working on diverse and challenging projects, allowing you to flex your skills whilst working with a tight knit team of high performing colleagues. We build technologies that radically improve the operational efficiency, customer and employee satisfaction of our clients, like PwC, DFS, Woolworths, Mondelez, and WPP by providing cutting edge product development and bespoke AI services. We are part of VML Commerce & Technology and the flagship AI company of WPP Plc - the largest advertising, creative media, and commerce company in the world. THE ROLE We are currently on the search for an FP&A Manager, reporting to the Head of FP&A with direct exposure to senior leadership at both the Satalia and WPP levels. Serving as an integral member of the Finance team, the FP&A Manager is a highly visible role and will be instrumental in enabling Satalia's financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and analytics tools and processes to support the organisation's strategic goals and provide analytical insight to drive commercial decisions. This role is a blend of traditional FP&A duties where we leverage defined workflows and processes (which of course you will play a big role in) but also plenty of exposure into ad-hoc projects including but not limited to analytics, operations, commercial strategy, integration, and many more areas where you can make a huge impact and continually challenge yourself! The FP&A team, although relatively new, has a core objective to assist Satalia in enabling effective decision making, with the aim of creating long-term customer and company value. We provide a tremendous opportunity to learn about various operations within Satalia and the WPP network, working often in cross-functional teams on a variety of mandates. You will be able to add value immediately, grasp the big picture, and develop versatile business and finance skills that you can leverage in your career. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Support the end-to-end business and strategic planning cycle for Satalia Provide oversight in managing the P&L and be the key finance contact in conducting analysis to inform key decisions such as resource/capital allocation across lines of business, pricing strategies, new business initiatives, and the evaluation of significant operation contracts Assist with financial modelling exercises to deep dive into key business trends and performance drivers to provide new insights and influence strategy Oversee the production of Monthly and Quarterly results pack for all stakeholders, incorporating financial and operational information and commentary Lead and iterate on profitability reporting by client, project, and business unit with the goal of providing financial transparency to leadership Own the monthly process around revenue recognition, ensuring there is sufficient documentation and tracking performance against plan Identify, implement, and track relevant KPIs that inform the business on key trends Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Satalia/VML/WPP to drive a deeper understanding of our business model and levers across the organisation Various Ad-hoc projects including but not limited to: R&D Tax Incentive process Supporting the process of transactional finance integration with WPP Plc Supporting the annual audit and fulfilling SoX controls data requests Work with the broader finance team to accelerate the maturity of financial processes and administration eg) interco agreements, invoicing, supplier management The focus of the role will gradually evolve as the needs of the business evolve. As the organisation increases in size and complexity, the FP&A function will be bolstered. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS 4+ years of experience in Strategic/Commercial Finance or FP&A role within a scaling organisation, or professional services experience viewed favourably Preferably a Qualified Chartered Accountant, or equivalent eg) CFA, MBA Able to operate in a rapidly growing and scaling business, comfortable with ambiguity and autonomy, and can strike a balance between speed and accuracy A great communicator who can effectively articulate findings and isn't afraid to ask challenging questions Naturally inquisitive with a keen eye for detail, along with a high aptitude in collecting, analysing, and synthesising data to draw actionable insights High degree of conversancy in MS Excel / GSheets and keen to use your abilities to enable more analytical depth around business performance Collaborative in nature and able to work hand-in-hand with various functions, whilst balance multiple changing priorities pertaining to multiple cross-functional agendas Flexibility and openness to wearing multiple hats with a proactive desire to add value and improve existing processes to help scale up an AI / Tech company WE OFFER Development - annual development budget to upskill yourself Benefits - Private Health insurance, life assurance, enhanced pension Remote working - cafe , bedroom, beach - wherever works Impactful projects - focus on bringing meaningful social and environmental change People oriented culture - wellbeing is a priority, as is being a nice person Truly flexible working hours - school pick up, volunteering, gym - no problem Generous leave - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays and enhanced family leave Transparent and open culture - you will be listened to and heard Annual bonus - when Satalia does well, we all do well By applying to Satalia you are expressly giving your consent for the collection and use of your information as described within our Satalia Recruitment Privacy Policy.Good luck!