We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Operations Analyst within Accounting Operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great analytical skills, attention to detail and who likes to drive process improvements. This role will report to the Finance Operations Manager and be responsible in assisting with a wide range of reporting, analysis and ad hoc projects.

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We are looking for an individual with a background in financial and management accounting with a keen interest in data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to supporting the business, the ability to understand and review internal controls and identify and manage operational process risks. In addition, the candidate will be detail-oriented and have the skills necessary to collaborate with key stakeholders in a fast-growing company.

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Beazley is a flexible and innovative employer offering a friendly, collaborative, diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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We have adopted a smart working approach and that means that our people benefit from our flexible ways of working - whether that’s in one of our offices designed for ‘activity-based working,’ our flexible dress code or where and when we choose to work.

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Job Title:                     Finance Operations Analyst

Division:                      Financial Operations

Reports To:                 Finance Operations Manager

Key Relationships:     Internal: Accounting Operations, Financial Operations, Finance leads and teams, Commercial and Facilities Management teams, Financial Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance and Business Partners. External: 3^rd party service providers and Auditors.

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Job Summary:

This role will support Accounting Operations and the Finance Operations Manager in matters such as technical accounting, financial controls, process improvements, data analysis & reporting, change & transformation etc. The successful candidate will be required to liaise with other Finance teams and teams outside of Finance such as Claims, IT, Facilities, Internal Audit, Compliance & Risk Management etc.

Key responsibilities:

Accounting and reporting:

• Review and analyse lease agreements for IFRS16 compliance
• Calculate, prepare and post journals for relevant lease accounting adjustments
• Quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for lease-related accounts
• Maintain and update Workday lease module for new, modified, or terminated leases
• Support the analytical review and variance analysis relating to actuals vs budgets
• Assist in the development of appropriate KPIs and accurate reporting of performance. Engage with key stakeholders regarding queries and actions
• Timely preparation of the monthly Accounting Operations dashboard and flash report
• Analysis and reporting of Travel and Entertainment spend for Financial Operations
• Assist in the implementation and adherence of accounting policies, and procedures that support efficiencies
• Preparation of other ad hoc financial reports as required

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Financial Controls:

• Support the quality and timeliness of internal control requirements associated with general ledger reporting
• Assist in the development of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
• Maintain the loss & risk incident tracker for Accounting Operations. Liaise with Financial Control as an when required.
• Continuous maintenance and review of process documentation for all assigned areas and ensure consistency across all documented processes
• Promote continuous improvement culture and maintain and improve standardisation of tasks and processes

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Cross Training:

• Assist the Finance Operations Manager as necessary on activities across all areas within Accounting Operations
• Provide absence cover such that the Accounting Operations Team can maintain satisfactory levels of service
• To support Accounting Operations and the Finance department in ad hoc projects when required

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