Multinational, Head of Finance

Title:

Multinational, Head of Finance

Company:

Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.

Job Category:

Finance

Job Description:

Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest”) is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers’ most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide. Everest is in over 100 countries across 6 continents. We provide the world with protection, we underwrite more than risk, we underwrite opportunity.

Everest Group, Ltd. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: EG) and is a component of the S&P 500 index.

Our financial strength is evident in Financial Agency Ratings of

A+ by A.M. Best

A+ by S&P

A1 by Moody's

We are a market leader for our broad diversified income streams, strong underlying underwriting performance with reduced volatility and strong cash flow. We take pride in being known in the industry as nimble, entrepreneurial, and responsive.

We are seeking a proactive and entrepreneurial Multinational Programs Finance Manager to lead the set up of our finance operations capabilities and support the rollout of multinational programs globally. This pivotal role involves setting up and managing our international finance operations, ensuring compliance with global regulations and building scalable foundations and processes to support our growth. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial insurance products, strong analytical abilities, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Role Overview:

• Lead the development and implementation of finance capabilities to support multinational programs (MNP) from the ground up, ensuring scalability and adaptability to different markets.
• Drive operational excellence and efficiency in the management of MNP, leveraging technology, data analytics, and best practices to streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance service delivery.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including broader finance team (emcompassing tax, treasury, ceded Re accounting, FP&A, Credit control) IT, operations, underwriting, claims, to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Map gross and ceded premium flows for master / local policies across branches / legal entities and regions and currencies, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain robust reconciliation processes to ensure accurate financial records, including premium collection, broker commissions, ceded premium, claims payments, IPT, VAT and intercompany transactions.
• Implement and manage automated reconciliation tools to streamline financial operations, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency.
• Working closely with the FP&A team, establish structures to track profitability of MNP across the Everest group.
• Working with our international tax team ensure compliance with regulatory & tax compliance requirements and industry standards, proactively identifying and addressing any potential risks or issues.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record in leading and managing finance operations across multinational programs.
• Hands-on experience with financial insurance products and services.
• Proven ability to manage and develop finance teams, fostering professional growth and developing robust financial capabilities within the organisation.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to interpret complex financial data.
• Ability to leverage data analytics to drive business decisions.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive financial strategy across multiple geographies.
• Agility and flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Innovative thinking with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance within different jurisdictions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Our Culture 

At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. 

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.

Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Primary Location:

Paris, France

Additional Locations: