Financial Control Analyst

We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an innovative, market-leading insurance company. We protect the things customers love so they can get on with what matters to them in life. 

Data drives us. It fuels our outstanding distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our underwriting skills are built on data expertise; it creates the insights we need to give the right cover to the right customers at the right price. But, it’s the people inside and outside our business that power us. They make us stand out, help us succeed. We’re ambitious. We’re growing. We’ve won awards.   

Are you passionate about maintaining strong financial control and making an impact? Do you have an eye for detail and a knack for problem-solving? If so, we’ve got just the role for you!

We’re on the lookout for a Financial Control Analyst to join our team. You’ll play a key role in supporting the design and maintenance of our Group’s financial control framework, helping to ensure a robust and well-managed control environment. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controls team to monitor and improve our financial processes, keeping us aligned with our risk appetite and commercial goals.

We know that flexibility is important, and we’re open to job shares and different working arrangements that suit your lifestyle. This role could be a great opportunity for someone looking for a career change, as many of the skills required are transferable – so if you’re up for learning - we can teach you the rest!

You’ll be the perfect person for us if you have:

• Analytical and Organisational Skills – you’ve ability to assess financial data, identify trends, and ensure processes run smoothly.
• Attention to Detail – you ensure accuracy in financial controls, documentation, and compliance.
• Strong Communication Skills – you can effectively convey findings and collaborate with teams across the business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint – it’s in your backpack – you know your way around for financial analysis, reporting, and documentation.

We’re big on flexibility and operate a hybrid working pattern. Our office locations include Salford Quays (Manchester), Haywards Heath (West Sussex), Guernsey, and Gibraltar. We’re open to you being based anywhere in the UK, but if you’re near our Haywards Heath office, even better! You’ll be in the office once per week – after all, collaboration is key!

What’s involved:

• Assist in monitoring the group's financial control framework across finance and the wider business, performing assigned testing and documentation tasks.
• Support the monitoring of key operating financial metrics and escalate any potential issues as directed.
• Assist in administering pillar training and maintaining key policy and procedure documentation. Support the collation of evidence for reviews.
• Contribute to reviews of business and finance changes by identifying potential control weaknesses and gaps, under guidance.
• Support investigations and reviews following a material error or omission, gathering information and documentation as required.
• Assist in maintaining finance Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), risk control framework, and key controls by performing assigned tasks and providing supporting documentation.
• Support the ongoing review and continuous improvement of controls for the preparation of financial statements (internal and external reporting) by performing assigned testing and documentation tasks.
• Provide support to other team members as required.
• Assist in monitoring regulatory changes that could impact the group, gathering information and supporting impact assessments.
• Conduct assigned testing and reviews of key financial transactional processing to ensure appropriate controls are in place, documenting findings as directed.
• Contribute to maintaining department risk registers by providing supporting documentation for controls and mitigation actions.

Experience and skills:

• Good experience in internal or external audit is desirable
• Relevant finance and/or risk experience is essential
• Exposure to a group accounting function is desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Good analytical, communication, and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under supervision and follow instructions
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

Behaviours:

• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy
• A proactive approach to learning and development
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A willingness to take on new challenges

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and become a valued member of our finance team.

What can we do for you?

People first. Always. We’re passionate about our colleagues and know the best people deserve an extraordinary working environment. We owe it to them so that’s what we offer. Our workplaces are energetic, inspirational, supportive. To get a taste of the advantages you’ll enjoy, take a look at all our perks in full here. 

Intrigued? Our Talent team can tell you everything you need to know about what we want and what we’re offering, so feel free to get in touch.