Finance Production and Control Senior Lead Jobs

Direct Line Group

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Finance

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Job Description:

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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