Finance Operations Change Manager at Everest Re Group, Ltd.

Title:
Finance Operations Change Manager

Company:
Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.

Job Category:
Finance

Job Description:
Who are we?

Everest International, a division of Everest Insurance and part of a global reinsurance group, consists in Europe of Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC (EIID), Everest Syndicate 2786 and several related service companies. Everest International is experiencing significant growth and has recently opened several new branches across Europe. Everest Insurance (Ireland), DAC is a specialty Insurance company based in Dublin, which writes a variety of specialty insurance risks across Europe (through several branches Europe), North American and Asian markets. Everest Syndicate 2786 is a multi-line Lloyd’s syndicate managed by a third-party managing agency and is fully capitalised by Everest Reinsurance. The Everest International Insurance Finance & Actuarial team provides high-profile services across Europe serving key stakeholders across Everest international Insurance and the wider Everest group.

Summary

The Finance function at Everest is expanding to build a stable foundation to support significant growth of the business. Reporting to the Finance and Actuarial Portfolio Lead – International, the Finance Operations Change Manager will be responsible for supporting and managing key financial data, processes and controls initiatives to improve the quality and accuracy of both internal and external financial reporting and the efficiency of accounting processes. The individual will apply knowledge of best practice financial processes to support a scalable financial infrastructure. The individual will work closely with the Head of Finance Integration and the Finance and Actuarial Portfolio Lead to drive and support the implementation of key finance change initiatives in International. The candidate will have a key role in supporting the implementation of Group and Division led projects to create a common framework across the company. Proven experience within a financial accounting and reporting team with experience in financial closing at a mid to large company as well as strong change management experience is strongly preferred.

This position will be based in our London office with a hybrid schedule of working two days remote each week.

Key responsibilities:
Work with Head of Finance Integration and Finance and Actuarial Portfolio Lead to review and prioritise the portfolio of change, in line with agreed vision

Support implementation of Group and Division led initiatives in International, e.g. ERP roll-out, Global Ceded Reinsurance Accounting system roll-out

Lead finance change initiatives to implement strong foundations in terms of data, processes and systems and a platform for growth across International FinOps and Technical Accounting

Continually strive to assess and review all key business processes in finance and identify risk areas to be mitigated and improvement opportunities

Work collaboratively across International and Group/ Division to ensure processes in finance are considered end to end and holistic remediations put in place

Identify enhancements in the day-to-day financial operations, policies and procedures to optimize, streamline and reinforce the robustness the financial closing process

Build and maintain key cross-functional relationships across Everest International that support Finance namely with the Operations and IT teams, and define KPIs

Represent finance in transversal projects to ensure related financial close risks are to be handled and mitigated appropriately and impact on financial processes understood.

Establish process to prioritize and initiate IT change requests and support finance teams in responding to other functions’ change requests, providing coaching, guidance and adhoc support as required

Contribute to the monitoring of the Finance portfolio and implementation to the change agenda

Collaborate with Division, Group and internal audit in relation to Sox implementation for international

Professional Qualifications, Education & Experience:
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business preferred

Change and project management experience in the Financial Services sector

Understanding of functions pertaining to insurance accounting, closing and financial reporting

Relevant international experience in insurance industry is strongly preferred

Leadership experience with strong interpersonal and team-building skills

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and be able to multitask in an ever-changing environment.

Excellent PC skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical, problem solving and technical skills.

Self-starter; capable of working both independently and within a team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills

Our Culture

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
London

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