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?
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a broad role in the DUAL Group Finance team. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual, who is interested in working for a growing and dynamic organisation.
The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, be skilled in manipulating data and have strong written and verbal communication skills. A key challenge of the role is an ability to manage and prioritise competing demands effectively.
This position within our Group Finance team will support on a variety of month-end activities and take ownership for reporting on Group capital expenditure. The role will be essential in supporting the improvement of the Group’s month-end close. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with subsidiary finance teams (both UK and overseas), the Howden Group finance team, central departments and the Howden Group Shared Service Centre.
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.
Role responsibilities
Manage the budget and forecast reporting for capital expenditure for the Group
Support monthly accounting and reporting for central investment projects
Monitor and analyse intercompany balances
Monitor central cash balances
Reconcile corporation tax and VAT balances and provide required information to the tax provider
Prepare slides for input into the monthly management accounts and Board reports
Provide support on other monthly and ad hoc activities
Prepare central function budgets and report performance against budget monthly
Prepare and/or approve balance sheet reconciliations
Manage the internal recharges process for the DUAL Group
Delegate work to and support offshore shared service centre team
What are we looking for?
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA), would be suitable for a first role out of practice
Audit background preferred
Strong technical accounting skills with an understanding of reporting standards (FRS102 and IFRS)
Ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise effectively
Highly numerate and technically skilled in manipulating data. Able to quickly get to grips with new systems and processes.
Thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial and changeable environment. Able to find pragmatic solutions when faced with time or information constraints
We are flexible on place of work, however, for this role the successful candidate will be expected to travel to the London office three times a week.
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)
