Finance & Insurance Officer

Your new company
Our client is a large London-based educational institution.
Your new role
Our role is a Finance and Insurance Officer. The role is permanent and duties will include:
- Maintaining financial compliance and assurance across multiple legislative and regulatory frameworks
- Supporting effective institutional decision-making through the provision of expert advice and insightful analysis and reporting
- Leading and continually improving the University's financial planning discipline.
- Development and delivery of a robust long-term financial vision
- The role sits within the Corporate Finance function - alongside the financial accounting, tax and payroll teams. It reports directly to the Director of Corporate Finance
- Effectively manage common and administratively-focused customer queries relating to insurance and to work with the institution's broker to resolve matters that require technical support
- Manage the claims process for the institution - alongside insurers, brokers and the relevant internal stakeholders
- Manage the annual policy renewal process: liaising with the broker on timelines
- Support the Director of Corporate Finance and Chief Financial Officer in determining the level and nature of cover required and ensuring prompt payment to insurers
- Act as the institution's primary day-to-day point of contact with the institution's insurers and insurance broker
- Maintain up-to-date, fit-for-purpose records - including on policies held, claims experience, renewal data and assurance activities - to support the effective operation of insurance activities and / or as required by management, external stakeholders or legal / regulatory frameworks
- Work with the institution's broker and the Director of Corporate Finance to identify, agree and deliver insurance service improvements that enhance the customer experience
- Assist the Director of Corporate Finance with other insurance-related tasks as required
What you'll need to succeed In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in finance, including dealing with the insurance-related activities above.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking organisation in a pivotal role with liaison across the finance and wider team.
What you need to do now
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