<p> </p><p><strong>The Company:</strong></p><p> My client are an an employee-owned Investment Management firm headquartered in London. They specialise in equity and fixed income asset classes, boasting a value-oriented and defensive approach. Growth sees them recruiting for a Support Analyst to join their London team located in the City of London</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p>The analyst will be responsible for understanding department workflows, gathering requirements, recommending process improvements, and serving as a technology liaison for specific business areas. The firm are also undergoing a cloud based system migration that you will plays a huge part in.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Your Profile:</strong></p><p>The ideal profile will have at least a 2:1 degree or similar in a related degree. You will also have around 2 years experience in a Technical Business Analyst role. Financial Services experience would be advantageous!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Salary and Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>£45,000 - £60,000</li><li>Discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance.</li><li>15% Company Pension contribution with the option for Additional Voluntary Contributions.</li><li>25 days leave.</li><li>Baristas, breakfast, cultural lunches, and more.</li><li>Private medical coverage.</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SmVybWFpbmUuTHluY2guNDI4NTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half Financial Services has partnered with a City of London based Reinsurance start-up firm to hire Financial Controller. The Financial Controller will be the first finance hire and will report directly to the two founders of the business. They will have broad remit including financial controller and reporting, treasury and liquidity management and group reporting. In time, the finance team will grow. </p><p> </p><p>The Candidate</p><p>The successful Financial Controller for this City of London based Reinsurance start up will be a qualified accountant with at least 6 years of experience. Strong understand of UK accounting standards is a must; exposure to US GAAP is desirable but essential. The successful candidate will ideally come from an insurance or reinsurance background but this is not essential. </p><p>The Firm</p><p>My client is a small but growing reinsurance firm with head quartered in London. </p><p> </p><p>Salary and Benefits</p><p>The successful Financial Controller will earn a salary of £80,000-£120000 (highly dependent on experience) plus a competitive bonus and benefits package. </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FsaW1hLkl6YWdhcmVuLjk0NzU5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Corporate Finance Consultant <br /> <strong>Location:</strong> Staines (Hybrid)</p><p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client - a high-growth real estate group are currently undertaking a complex c. £250 million refinancing process across 14 assets - is seeking an exceptional Corporate Finance Consultant to support the CFO and senior leadership team. You will report directly to the CFO and work closely with the CEO, especially during management meetings. This is a pivotal role supporting the finance team during a period of strategic restructuring and financial transformation.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Financial Modelling:</strong><br /> * Develop, enhance, and stress-test robust financial models (3-statement and bespoke transaction models) to support debt structuring, sensitivity and covenant analysis.<br /> * Take existing forecasting P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow model and run detailed sensitivity analyses.<br /> * Overlay financial covenants analysis on the base case and sensitivity cases.</li><li><strong>Debt and Transaction Support:</strong><br /> * Analyse prospective lender term sheets and prepare comparator analyses and reviews using our base case and sensitivity forecasts.<br /> * Prepare Q&A responses for lenders and other key stakeholders.<br /> * Assist the CFO with tax analysis for the refinance, liaising with tax advisors.<br /> * Support the CFO with Balance Sheet progressions required at completion and reviewing facility agreements, preparing review memos.</li><li><strong>Strategic Presentations:</strong><br /> * Develop high-impact board and investor presentations that clearly articulate refinancing strategy, financial impacts and risks.<br /> * Lead on production and design of professional slide decks using Porthaven's brand guidelines.</li><li><strong>Governance & Controls:</strong><br /> * Support governance processes, oversight of policies and controls and maintain regulatory compliance.</li><li><strong>Stakeholder Engagement:</strong><br /> * Liaise with banks, legal advisors, tax advisors and internal teams, ensuring transparent and seamless information flow.</li><li><strong>BAU Support:</strong><br /> * Although this will be a 90% project role, support monthly board and investor reporting as required.</li><li><strong>Ad Hoc CFO Support:</strong><br /> * Provide hands-on support to the CFO on strategic financial matters and key project milestones.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Qualifications:</strong> ACA qualified (Big 4 or Top 20 practice essential).</li><li><strong>Experience:</strong><br /> * 5-8 years post-qualification in corporate finance, transaction services, debt advisory, or a similar role.<br /> * Proven track record supporting refinancing, M&A or complex funding transactions.</li><li><strong>Skills:</strong><br /> * Expert financial modelling (3-statement, sensitivities, covenants).<br /> * Excellent MS Excel and PowerPoint skills with the ability to produce polished and compelling decks.<br /> * Strong governance mindset with exposure to regulated financial environments.</li><li><strong>Attributes:</strong><br /> * Commercially astute, detail-oriented and calm under pressure.<br /> * Curious, resourceful and proactive - able to hit the ground running.<br /> * Strong communication skills to manage executive-level relationships.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><p>This is a rare opportunity to work directly alongside a highly experienced CFO and CEO on a significant refinancing project that will shape the company's next phase of growth. The role offers autonomy, intellectual challenge and substantial exposure to board-level decision-making.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>A highly competitive base salary of between £65,000 and £85,000 P/A</li><li>A performance related bonus of up to 15%</li><li>5% pension contribution</li><li>Life and health pack</li><li>25 days holiday</li><li>Wfh flexibility 2 days per week</li><li>Other great benefits on application</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2ViYXN0aWFuLkJlbnRsZXkuNTAzMDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half are assisting UK's market leading insurance organisation to recruit a French Speaking Underwriter on a permanent basis</p><p><strong>Role Description</strong></p><p>This is a full-time hybrid role for a French Speaking Underwriter. The Underwriter will be responsible for assessing risks, evaluating insurance applications, and determining appropriate coverage levels. They will communicate with clients, brokers, and internal teams to ensure accurate underwriting decisions.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>The French Speaking Underwriter will provide a high standard of customer care.</li><li>To carry out assessments and underwriting for financial protection bonds and policies and memberships to the standards set by the company.</li><li>To maintain and develop a portfolio of clients.</li></ul><p><strong>Assessing and Underwriting</strong></p><ul><li>Assessing risks by analysis of prospective client's financial statements, bank positions, references and other supporting documentation.</li><li>Preparing detailed assessments and visit reports for presentation recommending acceptance or rejection of prospective clients.</li><li>Setting rates and conditions and finalising quotations.</li><li>Reviewing and checking bonds, policies and membership certificates.</li></ul><p><strong>Monitoring</strong></p><ul><li>Monitoring client risks including periodic visits and telephone interviews under the direction of the underwriters.</li><li>Reviewing bond and policy wordings and supporting documentation, as required by the underwriters.</li><li>Overseeing the monitoring of clients by the underwriting assistants team and ensuring it meets the standards set by the company, as required by the underwriters.</li></ul><p><strong>Administration </strong></p><ul><li>Providing instruction to the underwriting assistants when required.</li><li>Maintaining files and database information relating to clients, ensuring that all data is current, complete, and accurate.</li></ul><p><strong>Customer Care</strong> </p><ul><li>Providing a high level of customer care and assistance to prospective and existing clients. This includes assisting clients with all aspects of an application.</li><li>Responding in a knowledgeable and efficient manner to enquiries received. Also following up and concluding all enquiries.</li><li>Liaising with intermediaries regarding the status of new and renewing applications.</li></ul><p><strong>Profile:</strong></p><ul><li>The French Speaking Underwriter will have a minimum 2 years of experience in insurance underwriting or a similar role.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Competencies:</strong></p><ul><li>The Underwriter must be able to speak fluent French</li><li>The French Speaking Underwriter will have strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex data.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of insurance products, risk assessment, and underwriting principles.</li><li>Proficiency in using underwriting software and tools.</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management abilities.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Company</strong></p><ul><li>UK's market leading insurance organisation with offices in London</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days on-site - Central London based </li></ul><p><strong>Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Fluency in French and English</li><li>Analytical and critical thinking skills</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities</li><li>Detail-oriented and organised approach to work</li><li>Knowledge of financial guarantee insurance practices</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Salary & Benefits</strong></p><p>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2F6aW0uSGFzc2FuLjE5NTI0LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
