Financial Controller

Who are Admiral Pioneer?

Disruptive. Customer Centered. Transformational.

Admiral Pioneer exists within Admiral Group as a venture studio, providing the greenhouse in which to grow new businesses. We’re leveraging Admiral’s strengths to deliver commercially strong businesses that answer the financial needs of new audiences and respond to emerging opportunities.

We seek to disrupt the markets we enter, taking a truly customer-centric approach. We achieve this by experimenting and proving new products, business models and partnerships through a disciplined, discovery-driven approach.

About the Role: 

The Financial Controller is responsible for the delivery and integrity of financial reporting and the effective operation of financial controls across Admiral Pioneer.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role ensures that finance processes, controls and reporting are executed accurately and efficiently, supporting a robust and scalable finance function.

The role focuses on operational excellence, control execution and continuous improvement within a growing and evolving business environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Financial reporting & Close

• Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting
• Prepare statutory accounts and support regulatory reporting processes
• Ensure reporting complies with relevant accounting standards and internal policies
• Maintain high-quality supporting documentation and audit trails

Financial Controls

• Operate and maintain an effective financial control environment
• Perform and review key controls including reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
• Support the ongoing development and improvement of financial controls
• Identify control gaps and escalate issues to the Head of Finance

Processes & Systems

• Own day-to-day finance processes including period-end close and reporting cycles
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and scalability
• Support implementation of new systems, products and finance processes
• Ensure appropriate controls are embedded in operational processes

Technical Accounting

• Apply technical accounting knowledge to ensure appropriate treatment of transactions
• Support the assessment and implementation of new accounting standards
• Provide guidance to the business on accounting implications of new activities

Audit & Regulatory Support

• Act as a key contact for external audit, coordinating information and responses
• Prepare audit deliverables and support audit queries
• Support regulatory reporting processes and ensure deadlines are met

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify financial risks and control issues within finance processes
• Escalate material risks and issues to the Head of Finance
• Support remediation actions and track resolution

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop members of the finance team
• Ensure delivery of high-quality outputs and adherence to timelines
• Support capability development within the team

Stakeholder Interaction

• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders across finance and the business
• Provide clear financial information to support operational decision-making
• Respond to queries and provide financial insight where required

Essential Experience: 

• Minimum 5 years PQE
• Financial Services Experience 
• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial reporting and controls
• Good technical accounting knowledge (IFRS)
• Experience working in a complex or regulated environment
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable Experience: 

• Audit Experience 
• Experience managing or mentoring others 

As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long-term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we’ll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process.

If you need any adjustments or support with your application or during the recruitment process, just let us know. Please do email meg.evans32@admiralgroup.co.uk or contact us on 07502 959750. This number is dedicated to supporting candidates that require reasonable adjustments or support during the application process.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

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