24 finance jobs found in Reading

Finance Intelligence Lead - Insurance Consulting 📍 UK Wide / Hybrid - London 💼 Full Time A leading UK consulting and administration business specialising in the pensions and insurance sectors is seeking a Finance Intelligence Lead to join its growing Insurance Consulting practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business undergoing significant growth and transformation, working with some of the UK's leading life insurance and bulk annuity providers. The organisation combines deep sector expertise with advanced technology, analytics, and advisory capability to deliver innovative solutions across finance, actuarial, reporting, and data transformation. The Opportunity The Finance Intelligence Lead will play a central role in designing and delivering finance transformation programmes for insurance clients. Working closely with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams, you will help clients modernise finance operations, improve reporting capability, and unlock...

URGENT CONTRACT ROLE - INCOME FINANCE OFFICER | WEST LONDON | £20PH I'm currently working with a well-regarded London local authority who are looking to appoint an Income Finance Officer on an initial contract basis. This role would suit someone with experience in: ✔️ Rent arrears recovery ✔️ Income collection / credit control ✔️ Housing income management ✔️ Tenancy sustainment ✔️ Local authority or housing association environments Key responsibilities include: * Managing rent and accommodation charge arrears * Supporting residents with payment arrangements and benefit claims * Reducing arrears whilst maintaining a customer-focused approach * Legal escalation, notices and court-related processes * Liaising with legal teams, support agencies and housing colleagues * Monitoring customer accounts and maintaining accurate records The successful candidate will ideally have: 🔹 Experience within social housing, local authority or housing associations 🔹 Strong customer communication...

Finance Assistant (Temporary) Contract Length: 2 months Hourly Rate: £14.80ph Working Pattern: Full Time Location: London/Office Hybrid 1 day in office in month (can work more in office if you wish) Role Purpose: As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our financial operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your responsibilities will include: Monitor the team mailbox, register new invoices, and respond to email queries within agreed service levels. Assist with user setup for the expense system (SAP Concur) and support data cleansing activities. Engage in aged creditor chasing and supplier reconciliation activities with the Operations Officers. Handle routine bank tasks, such as stopping supplier cheques, and work to reduce debit balances. Collaborate with the Operations Officer and Team Leader for regular payment runs and assist with team tasks as needed. What We are Looking For: A solid understanding of Accounts Payable and experience using finance...

Job Title: Commercial Finance Analyst Location: St Paul's, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Pay Rate: £25-£30 per hour Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm) Contract: Minimum 6 months (with potential for extension) Start Date: Early June Role Overview We are seeking a commercially focused Finance Analyst to join a small, collaborative finance team of four. This is a highly visible role with strong stakeholder engagement, working closely with the commercial team to drive business performance and support strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with commercial teams to support: Business opportunities Pricing and cost analysis Build and develop Excel-based financial models (e.g. revenue and cost projections) Translate approved opportunities into clear financial insights Support core finance processes including: Reporting Month-end activities Reconciliations (with scope expanding beyond this) Contribute to product development...

The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will act a a key liaison between Finance, Risk and Business Reporting function and operational directorates, providing advice on financial impacts, risks, opportunities and organisational performance to support informed decision making. The position can be based in either London, Manchester, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh or Belfast. Client Details A leading and powerful public sector Arms Length Body that play an important role in UK life. Description The Finance & Strategic Business Reporting Partner will play a key role supporting senior leaders and directorates to understand their financial position, organisational performance and strategic risks. Your duties will include: Supporting the production, interpretation and dissemination of management information across finance, workforce, delivery and risk to support decisions, identify trends and drive measurable business performance. Leading annual budget planning...

Finance Data Design Lead - Insurance Transformation Contract | Outside IR35 | London (Hybrid) We are supporting a large-scale insurance transformation programme entering a critical delivery phase and are looking to engage an experienced Finance Data Design Lead. This role sits at the centre of delivery, bridging architecture and engineering, and will play a key part in shaping and implementing complex finance and actuarial data solutions. The Role You will be responsible for translating high-level architecture into detailed, implementable designs across finance, actuarial and regulatory reporting data domains. Key responsibilities include: Designing finance data models (including IFRS17, actuarial and sub-ledger structures) Defining data pipelines and processing logic within cloud data platforms Establishing reconciliation and control frameworks across reporting outputs Working closely with architecture, engineering and platform teams to ensure alignment Embedding data...

Finance Data Engineering Lead - Insurance Programme Contract | Outside IR35 | London (Hybrid) We are working with a leading insurance organisation seeking a Finance Data Engineering Lead to join a major programme at a critical stage of delivery. This is a hands-on role focused on building and delivering data solutions within an established cloud data environment. The Role You will play a key role in developing and deploying finance and actuarial data pipelines, supporting reporting, analytics and reconciliation capabilities. Key responsibilities include: Developing Python / PySpark data pipelines within cloud platforms Building datasets and models for finance, actuarial and risk reporting Integrating with existing data ingestion and orchestration frameworks Supporting reconciliation, validation and data quality processes Collaborating with design and architecture teams to deliver aligned solutions Experience Required Strong experience as a Data Engineer within insurance...

One of my local government clients is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Financial Assessment operational support team within the Resources Directorate. In this role, you will work as part of a busy operational support team, handling post, emails and documentation relating to the Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Council to enhance customer experience and improve service efficiency. You will be joining a supportive, friendly team with the opportunity for hybrid working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: * Handling and distributing incoming post and emails for Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. * Collecting, scanning, and indexing documents across various internal systems. * Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider Resources Directorate. *...

A pivotal finance leadership role within a complex, multi-site UK business undergoing transformation Our client is a significant UK-based FMCG organisation operating within a multi-site, operationally driven environment. With revenue of over £100m, the business plays a key role within its sector and supplies major UK customers across a well-established and essential industry. Following a period of restructuring and strategic investment, the organisation is focused on improving operational performance, strengthening financial discipline and delivering sustainable profitability. As the business enters a crucial stage in this journey, they are seeking to appoint a Finance Director on a fixed term contract, with potential to move into a permanent role. This represents a key leadership role at an important point in the company’s evolution, where strong financial leadership, commercial insight and operational focus will underpin the next phase of performance and growth. The Role...

We are working with a nationally operating data/tech company in their search for an experienced Finance Officer / Accountant to support its finance operations team on an interim basis. This role requires a proactive finance professional with strong financial controls experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment. Details: Location: Southampton Hybrid: 2-3 days in office Rate: £(Apply online only) p/d (umbrella) Contract: 3 months with potential to extend Responsibilities: Process high volumes of financial transactions accurately and consistently in line with agreed SLAs Investigate and challenge discrepancies, ensuring compliance with financial policies and statutory requirements Maintain, monitor, and support the continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, and procedures Support change initiatives focused on improving finance systems, operational performance, and service delivery Build effective working relationships across the...

This growing organisation based in Surbiton are seeking a temporary Credit Controller to join their business for a 4–6-week interim assignment. You will be mainly working in Credit Control however you may be required to support in other areas of finance. This role will need an immediate started and will be fully office based. Job Title: Credit Controller Job Type: Temporary, full time Location: Surbiton, Surrey Salary: £15 - £17 per hour Reference no: 16085 Credit Controller – About The Role In this role you will be reporting into the Finance Manager and will be required to chase long standing payments and get the Credit Control function back to full efficiency. Your key responsibilities will be: * Regularly contact customers via phone and email to chase overdue payments * Manage disputed accounts and negotiate payment resolutions in line with agreed terms * Building relationship with existing suppliers * Raising supplier invoices and supporting within other...

Data Management Specialist Location: London (Hybrid 2 days per week in Bishopsgate) Rate: £650 /day Inside IR35 Clearance: BPSS Duration: Contract - 3 months Overview We're looking for a Data Management Specialist to support the development of enterprise-wide data management capabilities within a major insurance transformation programme. This is a strategic, framework-focused role centred around defining operating models, governance standards, ownership structures, and data management best practices across the insurance value chain. Working closely with the Head of Data Management, you'll help shape scalable governance and data management approaches across underwriting, claims, policy, finance, and distribution domains. Key Responsibilities Define and evolve enterprise data management frameworks covering:o Data governance o Data quality o Metadata & cataloguing o Master & reference data Develop target operating models and governance approaches Define...

The role of Market Risk Analyst requires a detail-oriented professional to assess, monitor, and report on market risks within the financial services industry. This is a temporary position based in London, offering a competitive daily rate. Client Details International corporate bank. Description Ensure that market risk metrics are accurately calculated and reported in accordance with Market Risk policy to the senior management and the HO. Maintain and improve the risk infrastructure of the Branch. Monitor the business plan of 1st line from Market risk perspective and to ensure there are appropriate limits available for smooth conduct of business. Improve the methodology for accurately calculating market risk exposures from new and existing products and business, including portfolio market risk measures such as VaR, DV01, FX exposure. Monitor counterparty Credit Risk and country risk for the branch. Perform stress testing and qualitative risk assessments of different business...

This temporary role as a Credit Risk Manager in London requires expertise in assessing and managing credit risk within the financial services industry. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring robust credit risk controls are in place for the organisation. Client Details This opportunity is with a respected organisation in the financial services sector, operating within banking and financial services. They are a mid-sized company with a strong presence in the industry, offering a professional and structured working environment. Description Evaluate and monitor credit risk for a portfolio of financial products and clients. Develop and implement credit risk policies and frameworks. Conduct detailed credit analysis to identify potential risks and propose mitigation strategies. Compile, analyse, and present portfolio‑level credit risk MI, including exposures, concentrations, trends, and early warning indicators. Monitor compliance with the bank's credit risk...

Digital Treasury & Banking Process Design Lead Location: London (hybrid) Job Type: Contract 1 year Salary: £400 - £600 (umbrella rate) The role We're looking for an experienced Treasury professional to lead the design and delivery of global treasury and banking processes as part of a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme. This is a key role within Finance, focused on ensuring cash management, banking, payments and liquidity processes are fit for purpose, compliant, and scalable across a global business. What you'll be doing Lead the end-to-end design of treasury processes within SAP S/4HANA Shape global solutions across: Cash management and liquidity Payments (inbound and outbound) Banking and bank account management Trade finance (e.g. factoring, guarantees, SCF) Work closely with banks, treasury providers and internal teams to align solutions Ensure treasury processes meet compliance, control and regulatory requirements Collaborate with Finance, IT and Shared...

Trade Finance Business Analyst / Customer Journey Manager – Banking Transformation Contract | Hybrid (2 days onsite) | London or Edinburgh We are hiring an experienced Trade Finance Business Analyst / Customer Journey Manager to support a major banking transformation programme focused on customer journey mapping, API-led digitisation and Trade Finance modernisation. This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience across Documentary Trade, Supply Chain Finance (SCF), Receivables Finance and end-to-end client journey transformation within banking or financial services environments. Key Responsibilities: • Map and optimise end-to-end customer journeys across Trade Finance products • Work closely with business, product, architecture and engineering teams • Support API-led transformation and digital Trade Finance initiatives • Define as-is and to-be processes and service design frameworks • Translate business requirements into technical and functional solutions • Support...

The Property Accountant role involves managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting for property-related transactions within the business services industry. This temporary position in London is ideal for individuals with a background in accounting and finance, seeking to contribute effectively to a professional environment. Client Details This opportunity is with a medium-sized organisation operating within the business services industry. They specialise in providing tailored financial solutions and are committed to maintaining high professional standards in their accounting and finance department. Description Prepare and maintain financial records related to property transactions. Monitor and reconcile property accounts to ensure accuracy. Assist with budgeting and forecasting for property-related expenses and revenues. Generate financial reports and provide insights to support decision-making. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations....

Location: Luton / Edinburgh - remote with adhoc site visits when required Duration: 6 month contract Rate: £94.49ph UMB (Inside IR35) SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst We are looking for an experienced SAP Project Systems (PS) Functional Analyst to support the delivery and ongoing improvement of enterprise project management and financial integration capabilities for our defence client. This role plays a key part in bridging the gap between Finance and SAP PS, ensuring project financial processes, project controls, and enterprise planning platforms operate effectively together. You will work closely with business stakeholders, finance teams, architects, and delivery teams to design, implement, and support SAP PS solutions across the full application lifecycle. The role operates within an Agile delivery environment and focuses on stabilising, enhancing, and continuously improving the SAP PS solution and its integrations. Key Responsibilities: Act as the...

Job Ad: Relationship Support Officer - Trade & FI We're on the hunt for a Relationship Support Officer to join our Trade & Financial Institutions team in London. If you thrive on client interaction, operational precision, and international banking exposure - we want to hear from you! This role is a 3 month FTC. What You'll Do: Serve as the first point of contact for trade clients and correspondent banks Support FI & Trade RMs with admin and compliance tasks Conduct compliance due diligence and monitor SWIFT KYC Registry updates Maintain and reconcile bank and country credit limits Prepare reports, applications, and management information Must-Have Skills: At least 2 years of banking experience Understanding of trade finance and financial instruments Solid compliance mindset and due diligence skills Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel & PowerPoint) Who You Are: Reliable, people-focused, and...

Financial Accountant - Global Consumer £250 - £290 Day Rate PAYE Start ASAP 5 Mths Contract with potentail of extension 2 Days in office | West London Are you a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment? We are partnering with a globally recognised, market-leading business to recruit highly experienced Financial Accountants into a high-performing and collaborative finance team to support the wider teams during a very busy period. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business operating at real scale, offering exposure to a highly complex environment and the chance to develop within a globally recognised brand. This role would suit someone who enjoys pace, complexity and working within a large organisation where accuracy, ownership and strong technical accounting capability are key. What you'll be doing: Supporting the month-end close process and financial reporting activities Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts Managing and...