Group Finance Reporting Manager

Helping you do more

DUAL is a different kind of MGA and has been since day one in 1998. We’ve built our business on the idea that when industry expertise, intelligent underwriting and an entrepreneurial mindset come together, insurance can help our partners thrive. Today that philosophy is as relevant as ever. Our intermediary and carrier partners around the world rely on our underwriting teams to take initiative, lean into the challenges of an increasingly complex world, and respond to our clients’ emerging needs.

A career that grows with you

DUAL is a place where you can bring your whole self to work – a people-first company that helps you be the best you can be.

• Role overview

  We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, who is interested in working for a growing and dynamic organisation.

  The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, be skilled in manipulating data and accounting systems and have strong written and verbal communication skills. A key challenge of the role is an ability to manage and prioritise competing demands effectively.

  This position within our Group Finance team will manage two direct reports and focus on two main areas. Firstly, managing the monthly reporting and budgets of DUAL’s central functions. Secondly, the role will oversee the wider DUAL Group’s financial reporting to ensure it in line with policies. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with subsidiary finance teams (both UK and overseas), the Howden Group finance team, central departments and the Howden Group Shared Service Centre. 

  Role responsibilities

• Act as the first contact for all financial reporting matters across the DUAL Group.
• Manage the production of Group monthly management accounts and Board reports
• Monitor central function budgets and report performance against budget monthly
• Review the divisional financial results, identify and challenge potential errors/misstatements
• Provide technical support and guidance to DUAL’s subsidiary finance teams
• Lead on ad-hoc projects as they arise. Examples might include projects to recapitalise companies within the group or to address tax issues in liaison with the Group Tax team
• Delegate work to and manage an off-shore shared service centre team
• Improve and streamline month end close procedures

• Key Skills and Attributes:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) with at least 5 years PQE.
• Audit background preferred
• Strong technical accounting skills with an understanding of reporting standards (FRS102 and IFRS)
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise effectively
• Highly numerate and technically skilled in using accounting systems and manipulating data. Able to quickly comprehend and train others on systems and processes.
• Thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and changeable environment. Able to find pragmatic solutions when faced with time or information constraints
• We are flexible on place of work, however, for this role the successful candidate will be expected to travel to the London office three times a week.
• Experience of working with Unit 4 Coda or a similar general ledger system, and OneStream XF or a similar group financial reporting system

• What do we offer in return?

  A career that you define.

  Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.

  What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

  Our culture: People First

  Our core values dictate how we live and work. We are a group with independence and people at its heart and we are a home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world

  The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group; our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture and one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. And finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

  Diversity & Inclusion

  At DUAL we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

DUAL is where ambitious people thrive

There’s an independent spirit and an entrepreneurial feel that run throughout the business. You’ll have greater freedom to use your talents to help clients and colleagues do more. We believe that’s fundamental to realising our vision to be the world’s best underwriting business.

Working here is rewarding

As well as job satisfaction and a stimulating culture, working at DUAL comes with all the benefits you’d expect from a global business – and some you wouldn’t.

— Family-first policies that support you through all of life’s milestones

— Health and wellbeing benefits including private medical insurance and more

— Critical illness and life insurance cover to give you extra financial security

— A choice of rewards for every five years of service, including shares

— Volunteer leave so you can make a difference outside of work too

Reasonable adjustments

At DUAL, we're committed to providing reasonable accommodations to make sure our positions align with our people’s needs. For example, we can always make adjustments to your office set-up – your software, hardware, desk and so on. We may also be able to offer flexible hours or hybrid working depending on your role and location. If you're excited about this position but have doubts as to how ‘workable’ it is for you, please send us your application. If your profile fits the criteria, we’ll be happy to chat about any reasonable accommodations you may need.

The power to change our world

As a business, DUAL is about taking action. It’s fundamental to our entrepreneurial spirit, and it doesn’t just apply during office hours. It relates to the communities we move in and the world we live in. That’s why we constantly strive to be a force for good.

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