Finance Manager

Yutree Insurance Ltd is an independent commercial insurance brokerage and underwriting agency. We offer highly personalised insurance advice and protection to our clients whilst also providing other brokers with access to our own, underwritten product range.

We have a reputation for excellence, built on a foundation of respect, transparency and a commitment to professionalism, development, and customer value.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our finance function, linking day-to-day financial operations to our strategic goals. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll manage financial reporting, compliance, systems improvement, and a high-performing team to ensure efficient running of the Finance operation and support the growth of the business.

Key responsibilities include:

- Managing and overseeing the day-to-day function of the finance department

- Managing all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis

- Monitoring cashflow and working capital

- Driving systems automation and process improvements

- Ensuring compliance with FCA and other statutory requirements

- Building and maintaining internal relationships across all departments, and managing relationships with external stakeholders such as auditors, banks, insurers, brokers and suppliers

- Managing and developing the finance team

This role is based at our office in Newmarket, with a hybrid working model to support flexibility and work-life balance. Occasional travel to our second office in Norwich may be required from time to time.

The role can be full time (35hrs per week) but applications from those wishing to work part-time (min 28hrs) are also welcome.

You will:

- Be ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified (or equivalent experience)

- Have proven finance leadership experience

- Have people management experience

- Have in-depth knowledge of core accounting principles, finance procedures, documentation standards and audit trail creation

- Proven ability to manage financial reporting cycles

- Be a strong communicator, with analytical and organisational skills

- Be proficient in using finance-related technology and systems

- Be willing to get involved with the day-to-day tasks of the function when needed to keep processes moving

Experience of working in the insurance sector would be a bonus, along with experience of using Acturis.

As well as the salary, we also offer:

- Enhanced holiday entitlement (34 days per year, inc. BH)

- Health & wellbeing programme

- Financial support for qualifications

- Group life insurance

- Private medical insurance

- Company sick pay scheme

- Shopping discounts platform

- Flexible hybrid working

- Enhanced maternity leave

- Company events

- Company pension scheme

Candidates who are successful at the screening stage will be invited to a formal interview, which consists of:

- A short, scenario-based technical assessment

- Exploring your previous experience, roles and responsibilities

- A set of competency-based questions related to our framework, which is based on the CII’s Professional Map

If you require any adjustments to support you in the application process, please let us know.

We may close the vacancy earlier than the closing date if we have enough suitable candidates so early applications are encouraged.

No agencies please.