Finance Director

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At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them.

We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work;

think of Gallagher.

We are seeking a dynamic Finance Director to lead financial strategy, planning, and management for key practice areas. Acting as a strategic partner to Executive leads, this role provides critical financial insights to drive decision‑making, ensure financial health, and support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with exceptional analytical skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and the ability to navigate complex financial operations in a fast‑paced environment.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Implement the financial strategy for the business unit, aligning with the organisation’s overall goals and objectives.
• Partner with the Executive leads to provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.
• Identify and evaluate growth opportunities, supporting the leadership teams in driving growth priorities.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Deliver the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with divisional and corporate objectives.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, providing variance analysis and actionable insights.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal controls, identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audits and compliance reviews.

Operational Efficiency and Cost Management

• Drive cost optimisation initiatives to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and manage working capital, in particular aged debt performance and commission reconciliations.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and capabilities of the finance team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and ethical financial practices.

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, preferably within a complex, multi‑national organisation.
• Strong track record of financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Extensive experience in the pensions administration and actuarial consulting sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level, these benefits may improve:

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to.
• Life insurance, which will pay 4× your…