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Finance Production and Control Senior Lead

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As Finance Production and Control Senior Lead, you will work with and manage multiple stakeholders, including the management of an outsource provider to ensure the accurate processing of the specific financial transactions within the agreed set of systems for your role and data definitions on a timely basis. You’ll also support the Head of Finance Operations and Change and Director of Finance Reporting and Control in delivering strong and robust financial management through management and oversight of the delivery legal entity financial results of end-to-end processes data framework and control framework – with specific accountability for those systems within your remit.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the ongoing development of the Shared Service production hub, managing the outsource provider and ensuring high performance in financial results production
  • Ensure regular review and adherence to minimum standards and best practices for results production and end-to-end processes
  • Oversee the completion of the monthly close timetable, managing financial professionals across onshore and offshore teams
  • Maintain effective financial controls through regular monitoring of reconciliations and related payment/receipt processes
  • Account for specific financial boundaries, manage the balance sheet, and ensure the accuracy of the financial results
  • Ensure accounting practices are up-to-date and in line with general and accepted standards
  • Manage staff performance, including reviews, training needs, and development plans, ensuring consistency across the department
  • Act as the Finance business owner for key systems like Oracle, FSH, FDP & EDMCS, ensuring alignment with Finance and Data strategic visions
  • Address complex issues promptly, using judgment to avoid large losses or reputational damage, and serve as an escalation point for process failures
  • Collaborate with the Finance Change team to ensure new projects meet DLG standards and drive continuous improvement across finance processes, focusing on cost-saving initiatives and optimization of technology

Requirements:

  • Qualified Accountant with leadership experience in finance operational teams, including offshore teams
  • Experience in the Insurance or Financial Services Industry is essential, with adherence to a range of legal regulatory and risk management frameworks
  • Experience of insurance regulatory reporting, with knowledge of Solvency II and IFRS17
  • Experience in a financial control environment, with strong understanding of processes and systems
  • Experience in managing and working with suppliers to deliver shared accountabilities
What we offer:
  • 9% employer contributed pension
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
  • EV car scheme
  • Generous holidays
  • Buy as you earn share scheme
  • Employee discounts and cashback
  • 22 days holiday rising to 30 days depending on your role. Plus the chance to buy and sell up to 5 days
  • Income protection on 50% of your salary for 5 years
  • Life assurance cover at four times your salary
  • Flexible benefits scheme
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for fully electric and plug-in hybrid cars, and for private dental and medical cover
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and emergency dependant leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering information on financial and mental wellbeing as well as emergency support and advice
  • Trained mental health first aiders (MHFA) for support whenever you need it
  • Volunteering opportunities through our partnership with Neighbourly
  • Up to £50 a month to match any contributions you make to your local community

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Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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