Who are we?
Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.
People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
What is the role?
Howden is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our growing and dynamic business.
This position sits within our Group Finance team and will support a range of month-end activities, with particular responsibility for reporting on Group capital expenditure. The role will also play a key part in improving the Group’s month-end close process. You’ll work closely with finance teams across our subsidiaries (both in the UK and internationally), the Howden Group finance team, central departments, and the Howden Group Shared Service Centre.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, be confident working with data, and possess excellent written and verbal communication abilities. A key aspect of the role is the ability to manage and prioritise competing demands effectively.
Please note: this is an 18-month fixed-term contract, following a hybrid working pattern with three days per week in our Central London office.
What is the role?
Manage the Group’s capital expenditure budget and forecast reporting.
Support monthly accounting and reporting for central investment projects.
Monitor and analyse intercompany balances.
Track central cash balances.
Reconcile corporation tax and VAT balances, and liaise with our tax provider.
Prepare content for monthly management accounts and Board reports.
Assist with other monthly and ad hoc finance activities.
Prepare central function budgets and report monthly performance against budget.
Prepare and/or review balance sheet reconciliations.
Oversee the internal recharges process for the DUAL Group.
Delegate tasks to and support the offshore Shared Service Centre team.
What are we looking for?
Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) — ideal for someone looking for their first move out of practice.
Audit background preferred.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, with a good understanding of FRS 102 and IFRS.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.
Highly numerate and confident working with data; quick to pick up new systems and processes.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and able to find practical solutions when time or information is limited.
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
