Job Title:
Head of Finance, Tilt
Reports to:
CFO, Tilt
Job Purpose
The Head of Finance will be responsible for managing the finances of Tilt which is an exciting new online insurance broker start up using the latest technologies. It is being established and managed by a very experienced management team with a strong track record and financial backing from Howden. This purpose of the role is to ensure that Tilt has the appropriate financial controls in place and records the transactions of Tilt appropriately in accordance with the applicable general accounting practices. The role also involves acting as a trusted adviser and business partner to the leadership of Tilt.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and maintain appropriate financial controls to ensure the complete ness and accuracy of Tilt's financial records
* Ensure that Tilt's transactions are recorded appropriately and timely in Howden's/Tilt's accounting ledgers
* Ensure that the financial transactions are recorded appropriately in accordance with Howden's/Tilt's accounting policies and the relevant UK GAAP
* Ensure that Tilt's financial transactions are appropriately reconciled to ensure completeness and accuracy
* Regularly report any relevant KPIs to leadership of Tilt
* Provide commentary and analysis of Tilt's financial performance
* Prepare financial forecasts and reforecasts for Tilt with commentary where required
* Prepare and assist were necessary in any regulatory returns or requests
* Prepare and assist were necessary in any financial audits
* Establish and manage a small finance team
* Act as a trusted adviser and business partner to the leadership of Tilt
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified accountant
* Vast experience in a senior finance role within the SME and/or personal lines insurance sector and ideally an online insurance broker
* Deep understanding of insurance products, UKGAAP for insurance and UK regulatory environment
* Business acumen to ensure advice and guidance aligns with the Company's strategic goals
* Ability to foresee challenges and proactively offer solutions for financial issues
* Desire and aptitude to operate in a fast moving entrepreneurial business
* Excellent communication and management skills
* Team player
Working Conditions
* Ideally Peterborough but with regular homeworking and possible travel to London as required for meetings
* Fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on delivering the business plan