Finance Manager

Summary

The Finance Manager will support the financial onboarding, integration and ongoing administration of reinsurance transactions, with particular responsibility for collateral oversight, transaction-level financial operations, post-close data integration and operational controls.  Success in the role requires disciplined and timely delivery against contractual reporting, accounting, collateral and funding and payment schedules. The role will coordinate finance requirements with internal and external stakeholders, maintain reliable financial and operational data, and drive automation and operational efficiencies that strengthen controls, reduce manual intervention and support scalable business growth, while supporting governance and broader strategic finance priorities.

Responsibilities

1. Reinsurance Transaction Maintenance
   • Prepare and maintain transaction-level reserve rollforwards and collateral adequacy analyses, monitoring requirements against contractual terms, identifying shortfalls or excess collateral, and escalating proposed actions to the appropriate stakeholders.
   • Perform asset validations and reconciliations between internal records, trustee or custodian reporting and counterparty statements, investigate differences, and ensure that eligible collateral and related valuations are accurately reflected across all parties.
   • Develop documented collateral funding and withdrawal recommendations based on reserve movements, asset valuations, contractual requirements and agreed thresholds, including the amount, timing, supporting analysis and approvals required for each proposed movement.
   • Coordinate collateral funding and payment activities with Investment Operations and internal treasury personnel. 
   • Prepare reporting and analysis to support collateral reviews, quarterly accountings, audits, regulatory filings, and management decision-making. 
   • Support other functions in onboarding of new collateralized transactions, including trust setup, asset transfers, operational readiness, and ongoing governance processes.
   • Coordinate functional and executive approvals required to ensure timely payments to counterparties in accordance with contractual requirements and agreed schedules.
2. Transaction Operations and Finance Support
   • Act as the local finance contact for transaction-related process changes and operational improvements, ensuring that revised requirements are incorporated into day-to-day finance activities and controls.
   • Review transaction-related finance processes to confirm that accounting, reporting, cash, collateral, data and control requirements continue to operate effectively.
   • Provide local finance support for post-close data integrations, validating transaction data flows, reporting outputs, reconciliations and controls as deals transition into ongoing administration.
   • Local coordination of finance onboarding for new transactions, translating contractual and operational requirements into accounting, reporting, collateral, cash, data and control processes, with clear ownership, documentation and readiness before implementation.
   • Work with Group Finance Operations to evolve and execute finance integration playbooks, ensuring appropriate planning and delivery throughout the lifecycle of acquisitions, portfolio transfers, and strategic transactions. 
   • Coordinate finance workstreams associated with acquisition, integration, restructuring, and change management activities.
   • Contribute to the development of scalable finance processes and controls.
3. Business Partnering
   • Develop strong working relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions.
   • Translate financial information into meaningful insights for non-financial audiences.
   • Challenge assumptions constructively and provide financial guidance where appropriate.
4. Data & Information Management
   • Maintain reliable financial and operational data required for the ongoing administration of reinsurance transactions.
   • Own the extraction, validation and reconciliation of data from multiple systems and sources, investigating differences and resolving data-quality issues.
   • Support post-close data integrations and recurring data flows, ensuring that transaction information is complete, accurate and consistently reflected across finance processes.
   • Design, document and automate data processes, reconciliations and controls to reduce manual intervention, improve timeliness and operational reliability, and create scalable capacity for business growth.
   • Provide accurate data and focused analysis to support transaction oversight, collateral management, finance operations and stakeholder requirements.
5. Governance, Risk & Controls
   • Support the maintenance of robust financial controls and governance processes.
   • Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
   • Contribute to risk assessments and control reviews.
   • Support internal and external audit activities.
6. Continuous Improvement
   • Identify and implement automation and process-efficiency opportunities that reduce manual effort, improve reporting quality and controls, and enable finance operations to scale with business growth.
   • Recommend practical solutions to enhance financial and operational performance.
   • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Finance function.
7. Other Duties
   • Undertake additional responsibilities as reasonably required to support the evolving needs of the business.

Provide support to wider finance and operational teams on ad hoc projects and initiatives.

Requirements

•  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
•  Relevant business or finance qualification, or substantial relevant experience.
•  7+ years of experience in financial analysis, business partnering, or management reporting roles.
•  5+ years of experience in the insurance or reinsurance industry.
•  Demonstrated experience producing executive-level management information and performance reporting.
•  Proven ability to analyse and interpret large, complex datasets from multiple sources.
•  Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including complex data analysis and reporting.
•  Demonstrated experience supporting business transformation and finance change initiatives.
•  Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
•  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

We believe in taking care of our team and helping our employees thrive both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, sick leave, and paid holiday
• Retirement Plans – 401(k) with company match to help you plan for your future
• Life Insurance – Company-paid basic life insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
• Employee Discounts – On products, services, or partner offerings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• Parental Leave – Paid maternity and paternity leave

The base salary range for this position is $88,500-147,500. The actual compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, calculated as a percentage of base salary, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan.