18 jobs found in Kingston upon Thames

Insurance Officer *Local Government * *Hybrid working* The role: As an Insurance Officer, you will be working within the Finance Department to assist the Group Insurance Manager in handling insurance claims and providing support whilst ensuring compliance with policies. You will contribute to the efficient management of insurance-related administrative tasks and support the smooth running of the insurance function. Responsibilities: To ensure the provision of a high-quality and professional risk and insurance service that integrates best practice and customer focus with all aspects of service delivery and complies with statutory and policy requirements for the service. To pro-actively deal with customer queries regarding the services provided by the risk and insurance service and the handling of insurance claims, taking ownership of matters and providing customer focused outcomes. To ensure the risk and insurance service is a support function that is proactive, takes...

Business Analyst - PAS, TOM, Insurance Up to £600 per day - Inside IR35 Hybrid 6 months My client is a leading, globally recognised insurer seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support major transformation initiatives, including Policy Administration System (PAS) upgrades, Claims optimisation, and Target Operating Model (TOM) redesign. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Business Analyst within large, complex organisations-preferably in the insurance sector. Hands-on involvement in Policy Administration System transformation projects. Strong understanding of PAS platforms such as Guidewire, Acturis, Duck Creek, or similar. Expertise in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and business process improvement. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills. Nice to have: Immediate availability.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary...

Business Analyst - PAS, TOM, Insurance Up to £600 per day - Inside IR35 Hybrid 6 months My client is a leading, globally recognised insurer seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support major transformation initiatives, including Policy Administration System (PAS) upgrades, Claims optimisation, and Target Operating Model (TOM) redesign. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Business Analyst within large, complex organisations-preferably in the insurance sector. Hands-on involvement in Policy Administration System transformation projects. Strong understanding of PAS platforms such as Guidewire, Acturis, Duck Creek, or similar. Expertise in requirements elicitation, process mapping, and business process improvement. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills. Nice to have: Immediate availability.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary...

Position: Verification Analyst Location: Chertsey Salary: On Application Duration: Ongoing Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm Overview of a Verification Analyst As a Verification Analyst, you will manage a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring that all claims are verified with the relevant backup and resolved in line with agreed KPIs. Working within a busy and supportive Accounts Receivable team, you will collaborate with Collections, Commercial Finance, and other teams to maintain the integrity of the ledger and ensure customer satisfaction. This is a varied role, offering continuous learning and development in a fast-paced corporate environment. Responsibilities of a Verification Analyst * Verify sales deduction claims and ensure all submissions are supported by signed commercial terms or deal sheets. * Manage disputes and queries efficiently, liaising with customers, Account Managers, and Collections teams. * Maintain accurate records of verified claims and ensure the...

Description Our local government clients in Lambeth, Southwest London, are recruiting for a Finance Team Leader – Accounts Receivable. To proactively develop relationships and work with services and support functions to ensure processes are followed, and to serve as a point of contact for relevant Heads of Service/Directors and suppliers. This also includes continuous improvements in business support, communication, process design, dispute resolution, and task automation. To lead and develop a proactive team of staff who take ownership, accept personal responsibility, demonstrate accountability, are customer-focused, and collaborate with others inside and outside Finance to deliver outcomes. Responsibility To take proactive responsibility for the development of financial competence and awareness of the correct exchequer processes for end users to use, including compliance with them. To lead, develop, and drive the changing role of finance to become a proactive, ownership-taking...

We are partnering exclusively with a market leading global management consulting firm in their search for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager/Finance Business Partner to join their team for 9 months for maternity cover. This role is London based, offering hybrid working (1 day per week in the office) and looking to pay up to £550 per day via umbrella. As the FP&A Specialist, your responsibilities will include financial modelling, budgeting, planning and internal reporting. The ideal FP&A/Finance Business Partner will possess the following attributes/skills: Strong FP&A / finance business partnering experience Experienced in financial modelling in xls (will need to work on supporting the stakeholders in HR space in estimating the costs and benefits of tech investments being made) Able to work in a team with non-financial stakeholders (will need to capture inputs from HR and IT professionals and convert them in models & estimates) Experienced with budgeting...

Director of Finance - Interim Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority to appoint an Interim Director of Finance to provide senior leadership across the Resources Service Area during a critical transition period. This is a high-profile interim assignment focused on leading the Council's financial management through year end and into the next budget setting cycle, while supporting the organisation through a significant finance system transition. What's on Offer Rate: £900 per day, inside IR35 Hours: 35 per week Contract length: 3-6 months initially Working pattern: Hybrid Start: ASAP / subject to notice The Role The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership of the Council's finance function, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services aligned with the organisation's core values. You will work alongside the outgoing post holder during a structured handover period to secure organisational knowledge and ensure continuity of...

Role: Strategic Finance Analyst (High-Growth Tech) 🚀 Location: Central St Giles, London (Hybrid: 3 Days On-site) Duration: ASAP - Sept 2026 (Long-term Contract) Compensation: £50.00/hr The Mission Forget "back-office" accounting. This is a high-velocity, technical finance seat embedded within one of the world's most sophisticated product environments. You won't just report on numbers; you will build the data architecture that drives product strategy. We are looking for a Finance Engineer-someone who lives in the intersection of complex financial modeling, SQL coding, and executive storytelling. The Profile The SQL Specialist: You don't wait for data downloads. You write your own queries (BigQuery/Snowflake) to extract insights from massive, raw datasets. The Automation Architect: You have a "manual-is-broken" mindset. You've replaced clunky spreadsheets with automated dashboards (Looker/Tableau) and driver-based models. The Commercial Partner: You can sit across from Lead...

Oversight and Controls VP London/Hybrid 12 months contract Day rate from £550 via Umbrella Company dependant on experience Our commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that embrace diverse talent and promote more inclusive employment worldwide through partnerships and other initiatives. We recognise and celebrate the value of difference and how it makes us faster, smarter and more innovative than our competition. My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services. They are looking for an Oversight and Controls VP...

Multiple Project Management positions (FTC) London market insurance 1-2 Days a week on site. (City of London) Excellent opportunity for Project Managers to further their Insurance industry experience across various business sectors including, Business change, Technology, Digitalisation, Data, IT, Finance and Infrastructure. The Ideal candidate will have some form of Insurance experience we will be looking across multiple business sectors but Insurance experience is very much sought after. These Project Manager will must be able to work closely with C-suite and important stakeholders as well as external stakeholders so prior experience with this would be excellent. Experience: * Insurance experience is essential (preferably London market) * Experience working on programmes across Business change, Technology, Digitalisation, Data, IT, Finance or Infrastructure. * Project Management certifications are nice to have. * Modernisation / Regulatory modernisation (Such as...

AVP - Leveraged Finance & JV Administrator Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office) Contract: 6 months, strong potential for extension Day Rate: From £300 via Umbrella (DOE) We are partnering with a major Japanese-headquartered global financial institution with a long-standing presence across corporate banking, markets, consumer banking and a broad range of financial services. They are seeking an experienced AVP-Leveraged Finance & JV Administrator to join their Specialised Products Department (SPD), supporting strategic Leveraged Finance and Net Asset Value (NAV) joint venture programmes with leading Private Equity partners. This position sits within the Planning & Internal Control Group and plays an important role in the administration, governance and monitoring of several JVCo structures that are key growth areas for the bank. You will support the full lifecycle of JVCo activity, including reviewing reporting, reconciling data across systems (Loan IQ, OBS,...

EMEA Capital Management (Maternity Cover) London | Hybrid (2-3 days in office) Contract to December 2026 from £650 per day via Umbrella We're working with a major global financial institution to recruit an experienced professional into their EMEA Capital Management team within the Portfolio Strategy Group. This is a high‑impact maternity cover role running until December 2026 and offers the opportunity to shape how the bank manages its balance sheet, allocates financial resources and drives regional profitability. Sitting in a strategic, commercially focused team, you'll play a key role in optimising the bank's regulatory capital footprint and improving overall ROE across the EMEA portfolio. The team acts as an internal advisor to senior management, evaluating business opportunities at sector, product and client level and helping the bank determine where to grow, how to allocate resources and how to maximise risk‑adjusted returns. This position involves a blend of analytical...

Finance Director Initial 6 month FTC The Role We're looking for a commercially sharp Finance Director ready to step beyond traditional finance and take full ownership of business performance. This role will suit someone who has mastered the numbers, understands how value is created operationally, and is ready to lead across revenue, cost, deals, people, and outcomes. You'll set financial strategy, drive budgeting and forecasting, strengthen governance, and deliver clear insight to support sustainable growth. The role also spans investment decisions, acquisitions, commercial negotiations, and continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting. You'll build a high‑performing team and raise the standard of data and decision‑making across the organisation. For the right person, this is a genuine pathway from FD to MD, offering influence, visibility, and long‑term upside. Key Responsibilities Lead the financial strategy and operating model, ensuring alignment with...

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager/ FP&A Location: London or Belfast Contract: 3 months IR35: Inside IR35 Industry: Leading Telecoms Company My client, a leading telecoms company is looking for an experienced Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join their UK Sales & Commercial Finance team on a 3‑month contract. This role plays a pivotal part in driving financial planning, delivering strategic insight, and supporting commercial decision-making across a diverse product and services portfolio. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the creation of P&L forecasts, including monthly Outlooks and Medium‑Term Plans. Drive the month‑end process, producing clear and meaningful financial insights. Develop and deliver presentation packs for senior leadership, translating complex data into simple, actionable insights. Undertake ad-hoc analysis, including cost reviews and business improvement initiatives. Support and business partner Commercial &...

Finance Executive (12-Month Fixed Term Contract) Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract Location: Central London Sector: Financial Services / Independent Financial Advice About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Independent Financial Advisory firm based in Central London, for a Finance Executive to join their technical and client support function on a 12-month fixed term contract. This role sits firmly within technical support and report writing, working closely with Consultants and Directors to support the delivery of high-quality, compliant financial planning advice. It is not an advisory role and would suit someone who enjoys technical analysis, research, and producing suitability documentation rather than progressing into an adviser position. Key Responsibilities Research and technical assessment of cases submitted by Consultants Drafting accurate, compliant...

Assistant Finance Manager Opportunities - Capital & Treasury 📍 Hybrid | 3‑Month Contract | 36 Hours (Mon-Fri) 💰 £500 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Office: Dockside, Newham - 2-3 days in office per week Are you an experienced finance professional ready to step into a leadership-focused, high‑impact role within a forward‑thinking local authority? Two exciting Assistant Finance Manager positions-one in Capital and one in Treasury-are now available on an initial 3‑month contract. These roles are ideal for candidates with strong technical accounting skills, a solid understanding of public sector finance, and the confidence to support complex strategic decision-making. 🔎 About the Roles As an Assistant Finance Manager, you'll support the Finance Manager in delivering high-quality financial insight, oversight and guidance across your designated area. These are hands-on leadership roles, managing up to 22 FTE (including matrix/project teams) and directly line-managing up to 4 staff....

Credit Controller Guildford 3 month Contract £15.50 per hour ARM have an exciting opportunity for a Credit Controller, you will be responsible for managing customer credit accounts, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts, minimizing financial risk, and maintaining positive customer relationships. The Role: Manage and monitor customer credit accounts in line with company credit policies Assess creditworthiness of new and existing customers Set up and maintain credit limits and payment terms Proactively chase overdue invoices via phone, email, and written communication Resolve billing queries and disputes efficiently to ensure prompt payment Allocate incoming payments accurately to customer accounts Produce regular aged debt reports and cash-flow forecasts Escalate high-risk or long-outstanding debts to management when required Work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams to resolve account issues Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial...

Financial Analyst (18-Month Fixed Term Contract) Watford | Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH) Are you an ambitious early-career finance professional looking to fast-track your experience in systems, group reporting, and transformation projects? CP Holdings are looking for a Financial Analyst to join their Group Finance team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, playing a key role in an exciting finance transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to a major system implementation while developing strong technical and commercial finance skills. The opportunity You’ll be part of Project Darwin, supporting the rollout of OneStream, a leading consolidation and financial planning tool used across the group. Working closely with finance stakeholders, project teams, and implementation partners, you’ll gain real-world experience that goes far beyond a traditional analyst role. This role is ideal for someone studying towards a professional accounting...