Financial Control Manager

Financial Control Manager
Location: London
Contract: 3 months
Work Setup: Hybrid

Who We Are
Legal & General is a leading UK financial services company offering insurance, pensions, investments, and retirement solutions, with a focus on innovation and responsible investing. The company fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where employees can grow, make an impact, and be rewarded for their contributions.

What You'll Do

• Support the Head of Financial Control in managing Retail Finance risks, maintaining governance standards and ensuring transparent financial stewardship.
• Oversee the Retail Finance control environment, ensuring compliance with Finance Group standards and driving improvements to processes and controls.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual balance sheet assessments to ensure the accuracy, completeness and transparency of Retail's financial position.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date risk and control documentation, model and end-user computing records, and financial records.
• Produce clear management information on financial reporting and risk indicators, collaborating with Retail and Group colleagues to support informed decision-making.
• Provide expert guidance on accounting processes, reconciliations and control requirements, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and effectively.
• Lead the team in line with Company policies and the Partnership Agreement, while complying with Consumer Duty governance procedures and approved committee mandates.

What You Bring

• Fully Qualified Accountant (CA/ACCA)
• Proven experience in finance control or financial control roles.
• Relevant experience within the insurance industry.
• Knowledge of insurance accounting, actuarial processes and regulatory reporting requirements, including IFRS, Solvency II and SAO.
• Strong understanding of financial control frameworks, governance models and risk management practices.
• Proven ability to identify risks and challenges, critically analyse problems and work with stakeholders to implement pragmatic process and control improvements.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills, with experience of providing constructive challenge, mentoring junior colleagues, adapting to change and promoting continuous improvement.

What's Next
If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.