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Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.
We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.
Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The role

As a member of the UK Finance Management Team (FMT) provide support to the UK CFO in delivering the UK finance business partnering activities of Aspen’s Lloyd’s operations, Aspen’s London based insurance company (AIUK) and the other UK operating and holding companies in the Aspen corporate structure. To deliver a high quality service to the stakeholders of Aspen UK Finance demonstrating a commercial understanding and an in depth financial knowledge of the business and the finance processes. To work with the FMT across the finance responsibilities but with a focus on UK planning, analysis, MI delivery, decision support and ad hoc projects. Aspen Values are demonstrated in the delivery and performance of the role.

Key accountabilities

Policy, Process and Procedures

• Support for the annual and strategic planning activities of the UK entities
• Delivering financial analysis and support for key UK Finance stakeholders
• Supporting the UK CFO with board and committee communications
• Support the UK CFO with capital and balance sheet management activities, working with the Group treasury team on capital structuring opportunities
• Working as part of the wider Aspen finance team to drive efficient finance processes
• Responsible for maintaining, developing or enhancing financial reporting tools and processes
• Delivering on assigned project activities
• Support development of effective UK Finance outsourced activities

Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus

• Preparation of quarterly CFO materials to support the quarterly and annual reporting and planning cycles and commentary as required for communications to stakeholders
• Establish, develop and strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders to maximise influence and achieve business objectives
• A service orientated approach to providing support to all stakeholders

Technical Performance

• Demonstrating an understanding of the Lloyd's operating structure to identify opportunities for efficiency in the operational activities of the UK business
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate documentation is produced to explain and support UK Finance MI and planning processes
• Working with segment and group finance teams to ensure appropriate accounting processes and controls are implemented for new products
• Demonstrating a complete understanding of the balance sheet and its impacts on capital requirements

People Management

• Manages, supports and/or develops colleagues within department to ensure the required standards of performance are met and facilitates the continuing of their personal and professional development, including acting as a mentor for members of the UK finance team
• Manage and/or support with recruitment and performance management where required to effectively manage resources within the department
• Establish clear accountabilities and decision-making authority for direct reports, if applicable, and build a strong culture of accountability and performance in order to ensure delivery of goals aligned to business needs and fit for purpose
• Operate collaboratively with colleagues in team so as to support the achievement of business goals
• Acts in accordance with, and is an advocate of, the Aspen Values

Skills & experience

Knowledge

• Financial management reporting requirements under US and UK GAAP
• Technical understanding of insurance accounting and regulatory requirements
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance and audit requirements
• Familiarity with Finance systems, chart of account design and structuring data for effective analysis

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint, and Sharepoint skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Organised and strong prioritisation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Good at establishing and maintaining internal and external solid working relationships
• Effective at influencing all stakeholders
• Analytical with a commercial and continuous improvement mind-set

Experience

• Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, ICAS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Significant number of post qualified years of experience
• Experience as a financial controller and in FP&A
• Experience within the general insurance industry, workingin Insurance and Reinsurance segments and with previous Lloyd's experience (preferable)
• Led and managed, newly established teams successfully

Other

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.

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