Manager
Howden · London, United Kingdom · Hybrid
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Manage legal entity month end, statutory reporting, reconciliations, budgeting and team leadership for holding and treasury companies.
Worth knowing: Fixed term contract through March 2028; onsite about 2 to 3 days weekly.
Who are we? Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. What we’re looking for Howden is seeking a Finance Manager to be part of a team leading on legal entity reporting for circa 25 holding and treasury companies, covering monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, as well as financial planning during the budgeting cycle. It suits someone with team leadership experience and strong technical knowledge in financial instruments, intercompany transactions, reconciliations, share movements, and statutory reporting. The role also requires understanding M&A and restructuring impacts on entity and group reporting, translating complex transactions into clear accounting. A tech-savvy mindset is key, with a focus on streamlining processes and collaborating across finance, legal, tax, and operations teams. Please note that this is a fixed-term contract, full-time role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, you are expected to be onsite 2-3 days per week on average. The fixed term contract is until March 2028. What you’ll be doing Reporting and Controls: Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for legal entities. Lead month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations. Coordinate quarterly controls and lender attestations. Support interim reviews and annual audits. Prepare and review sections of consolidated accounts. Team Leadership: Lead and coach a team of accountants with a focus on continuous improvement. Identify process hurdles and drive simplification of monthly close. Promote knowledge sharing and manage performance reviews. Statutory Accounts: Oversee preparation of UK and Jersey statutory accounts Directly prepare complex accounts (e.g. parent entity, treasury companies).
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