Head of Finance

Who We Are

At Cornmarket, we look after the financial wellbeing of public servants and their families. We've been focused on public sector employees for over 50 years, learning how to bring our clients the best financial services - from car, home, health and life insurance, to income protection, retirement planning and beyond. We look after the people who look after everyone else.

Role Purpose

Following a recent strategy refresh, Cornmarket is embarking on a multi-year business transformation program aimed at enhancing customer experience, simplifying business operations, and unlocking long-term value. This ambitious programme encompasses technology assessment and implementation, process redesign, and operating model change.

To support this transformation, a new Head of Finance role is being created. This position will provide additional capacity within the Finance Management Team, with a particular focus on commercial reporting and the adoption of business intelligence tools.

Reporting directly to the Group Finance Director, the Head of Finance will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the Finance strategy across Cornmarket. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the commercial finance reporting process, as well as the corporate group reporting process, including control sign-offs and oversight of all tax heads.

The role will also be actively involved in the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes. In addition, the Head of Finance will act as a key business partner to the business transformation program, managing the commercial reporting of the programme and tracking benefit realisation. The role may also require the assumption of additional managerial responsibilities as needed.

Accountabilities of The Role

• Commercial Reporting:

  Responsible for commercial reporting against budget, forecast, prior year, and long-term trends, providing insightful commentary and analysis.

• Dashboard Development:

  Design and build commercial reporting dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, and Snowflake to enhance business intelligence and decision-making.

• Supplier Spend & Cost Analysis:

  Lead analysis of supplier spends and costs, delivering actionable insights to support cost management and value optimisation.

• Tax Management:

  Oversee all tax heads for both ROI and UK entities, including active engagement with external and internal tax consultants to ensure compliance and efficiency.

• Business Case Development:

  Develop robust business cases, incorporating key financial metrics to support strategic decision-making.

• Financial Planning:

  Produce the five-year financial plan, including the development and documentation of supporting assumptions.

• Capex Budget Ownership:

  Take full ownership of the capital expenditure (Capex) budget, ensuring effective allocation and monitoring.

• Group Reporting:

  Deliver all group reporting requirements accurately and on time, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Build and maintain positive, effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Deputising:

  Act as deputy for the Finance Director when required.

• Team Leadership:

  Coach and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Skills, Experience & Knowledge Required

• At least 7 years' post-qualification experience.

• Accounting Qualification (ACCA, ACA,CIMA or equivalent).

• SAP experience and system implementation experience desirable.

• Knowledge and understanding of Financial Services- Life and Pensions, General Insurance and Health Insurance markets, is preferable but not essential.

• Experience of rolling out and using business intelligence tools like Power BI and Tableau is essential.

• Proven excellent stakeholder management skills & experience.

• Extensive analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proven leadership and management skills.

• Knowledge of risk control & regulatory environment.

• Commercial awareness.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Commercial orientation.

• Motivated and driven.

• Customer and client-focus.

• Strategic-thinking.

• Negotiation and influence.

• Presentation and communication skills.

What We Can Offer You

• Flexible working from home options

• Significant investments in professional development

• Annual leave that increases based on service, plus two additional company days

• Flexi leave (option to take additional annual leave)

• Life leave

• Attractive pension contribution rates

• Health insurance or wellness subsidy

• Working abroad policy

• Fully paid family leave types (maternity/paternity/surrogacy)

• Performance based bonus or commission

• Income protection

• Life cover

• Discounts on financial products

• Excellent health & wellbeing programme

• Wellness Wednesdays

Equal Opportunities & Data Privacy Notice

Cornmarket is committed to building an inclusive workplace environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, striving to create a welcoming environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnic background, family status, gender identify or expression, marital status, membership of the Traveller Community, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team.