Average Insurance Manager salary in Oxford

Finance ManagerContract: Permanent | Full-timeLocation: Oxford | Hybrid WorkingSalary: £39,827-£45,358Additional Benefits: Hybrid working options; 10% employer pension contribution; life insurance; generous annual leave allowance.Our client is an international Christian movement working across the world to support students and develop student-led communities. Through local, regional and global partnerships, it seeks to encourage students to explore and live out the Christian faith, build vibrant communities and equip the next generation to take initiative in sharing their faith within university communities.The roleReporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will be the senior technical accounting professional within the finance team. You will take responsibility for financial control, financial reporting, audit management and the effective operation of financial processes across the organisation.This is a key role, providing professional financial expertise and advice to colleagues across the organisation and supporting effective stewardship of organisational resources.Key responsibilitiesYou will:Act as the lead subject matter expert on financial accounting, financial controls, charity SORP compliance and statutory reporting.Provide professional financial advice and guidance to budget holders and managers.Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, charity regulations, internal controls and financial policies.Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the principal contact for external auditors.Analyse financial performance, identifying risks, trends and opportunities for improvement.Lead the development and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and controls.Oversee the finance control environment and implementation of organisational policies and procedures.Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Administrators, including regular one-to-one meetings and annual reviews.Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Oversee income and expenditure processes, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately, efficiently and promptly.Monitor and analyse financial data to support budget holders in making sound financial decisions.Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and annual accounts.Manage the annual audit and finance reporting processes.Support the preparation of the annual budget and regular financial forecasting.About youYou will be a fully qualified accountant, or have equivalent experience, with relevant experience in charity finance administration and UK financial regulations.You will have:At least three years' finance experience in a senior role.Experience using ERP systems and financial data to inform business decisions.Experience setting and monitoring budgets.Experience successfully implementing change and managing staff.Strong knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and UK financial reporting requirements.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues.A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using Office 365, Word, Outlook and Teams.A logical, methodical and efficient approach, with excellent attention to detail.The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and work well under pressure.A solutions-focused approach to problem solving and the ability to adapt and assimilate new knowledge quickly.The ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment and build strong relationships across cultures.A collaborative approach, while also being comfortable working independently.Experience of working in a charity, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP would be advantageous.Occupational requirementThis post has an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to resonate with and agree with the organisation's Christian values.The organisation's values include:Faithfulness to Scripture – recognising the Bible as the ultimate authority and inspiration for life and ministry.Prayer – maintaining a posture of humility and dependence on God through prayer.Community – cultivating local, regional and global communities that encourage fellowship and learning.Student Initiative – supporting students to take initiative in witness to the university.Unity in Diversity – valuing the diversity of God's creation and the worldwide body of Christ.Partnership – working collaboratively with one another, the local church and like-minded organisations around the world.What you'll bringWe are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with a collaborative, service-focused approach. You will be comfortable working at both a detailed operational level and a strategic level, able to provide sound financial advice while developing people, processes and systems.If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role where your expertise can make a meaningful contribution to an international Christian movement, we would love to hear from you.

Role: General ManagerLocation: Oxford, Lambourne HouseHours: 40 hours, 8:30am – 5:30pm, Monday to FridayReporting to: Head of Customer ExperienceWho are we? NewFlex operates a rapidly expanding, diverse nationwide network of business centres offering flexible workspaces to entrepreneurs and businesses. We give our Customers the flexibility, independence, 'Freedom at Work' and support to create, grow and enjoy running their businesses in our centres. Twenty-five years on, we've cemented our position as 'The Property Manager for the New Economy' and we're experiencing a sensational period of growth as the flexible officing revolution disrupts the traditional office market. Our unique Client management model connects building owners (Clients) with occupiers (Customers) to generate cash from underutilised office space in buildings from Aberdeen to Brighton.What are our values? Our purpose is to make a sustainable profit from unleashing the potential of buildings and people. Our values — Smart, Supportive, Prudent, Straightforward and Responsible — shape our culture, and we expect all our employees to live them in everything they do at work.What will you do? The General Manager holds overall accountability for their designated centres, with the customer experience at the heart of the role. This spans the full customer journey — from first viewing and onboarding through to ongoing experience and long-term retention. Working to KPIs agreed with stakeholders, you will deliver consistently high standards across every centre, taking a proactive approach to operational performance and to managing suppliers and repairs, while leading on health and safety and team development.Operational performanceDeliver agreed operational KPIs and performance standards.Monitor and control operating costs to achieve value for money.Optimise centre configuration, utilisation and operational efficiency.Support continuous improvement across the designated centre/s.Operations — ensure the smooth day-to-day running of all designated centres by proactively:Monitoring service quality, customer satisfaction and retention.Identifying improvements and optimising processes.Allocating and managing staffing, budgets and facilities.Implementing quality assurance to maintain consistent, high-level customer service across all centres.Handling escalated customer issues and seeking resolutions.Managing the customer journey, including viewings, onboarding and ongoing engagement.Supporting local marketing in line with corporate identity guidelines.Developing engagement and networking opportunities in the local business community.Organising at least fortnightly events to improve customer engagement.Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.People managementDevelop a high-performance, customer-focused culture through performance management, coaching, mentoring, CPD journals, HR processes and KPI setting.Foster a collaborative, customer-centric team environment.Recruit employees and manage underperformance and misconduct.Repairs and supplier managementIdentify repairs and maintenance needs.Identify and recommend suitable local suppliers, supporting onboarding through the approved supplier process.Drive value for money while improving quality and responsiveness.Approve and manage supplier relationships.Policies and proceduresEnsure all policies, procedures, processes and ESG commitments are applied every day, proposing improvements as appropriate.Health and safetyUnderstand and work to policies relating to statutory H&S obligations.Ensure all statutory procedures regarding Health and Safety and AMR are implemented and adhered to.Regularly inspect facilities, promptly reporting and addressing any issues or violations.Training — complete all mandatory modules annually, covering anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, code of conduct, cyber security, ErgoWize, environmental awareness, fire safety, GDPR, legionella, fraud prevention, whistleblowing, modern slavery, unconscious bias and sexual harassment.Stakeholders: Clients, Prospects, Customers, colleagues in all departments, Newable Group Boards.Knowledge/experienceConfident user of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel and Outlook).Management experience.Experience working in a serviced office environment.Demonstrable experience of managing a P&L in a customer-facing, multi-site business.Minimum Grade C in English and Maths (or equivalent); graduate or further education desirable.Key skills/behavioursProven driver of revenue and commercial success in multiple situations.Makes good things happen quickly.Strong communicator, influencer and negotiator.Experienced manager and coach of people.Proven attention to detail.Experience of planning and forecasting.What will we offer you?£36,000 to £38,000 per annum33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), birthday off and volunteering daysDiscounted private medical insurance, life assurance and income protectionPayroll giving, cycle scheme and NEST pensionEmployee assistance programme, annual flu jabs and eye testsTraining support package and annual professional membership subscriptionEnhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity payNewFlex is an equal opportunities employer. This vacancy will close once we have filled all available interview slots, so we highly recommend early applications. REF-230841REF-230841

We need a hands-on leader with a proven track record in selling technical products and solutions with a strong product-oriented mindset. We have been supplying complete systems and component parts to dealers and installers across the UK for over three decades. Based in the Home Counties and as a General Manager, you will thrive on developing relationships with customers and be familiar with a distribution model / environment but also improving and mentoring your staff.BASIC SALARY: up to £100,000BENEFITS:· c£20,000 pa Bonus· Car or Car Allowance· Pension· Insurances· 25 days holidayLOCATION: An office-based leadership role. With occasional international travel, you could be based anywhere within 75 minutes of our office. Location will be discussed once an NDA is signed.JOB DESCRIPTION:As General Manager, you will be the head of the UK business and will report directly to the Group. You will be taking on a stable, profitable business with established team members and plenty of industry experience. You’ll be heavily involved in the next phase of growth in a mature UK market and will have the benefit of a strong handover from the current General Manager.This will also be a business generation and customer facing role, so you will want to keep that customer engagement and enjoy the sales cycle.In addition to this you will:· Oversee all leadership elements for the business (Full P&L circa £10m t/o) including coaching and motivating.· Be working with and developing the team of direct reports as well as overseeing the development of all indirect reports. There is a good mix of experience levels and longevity in our business, however, they do need challenging, mentoring, and support.· Carry out regular market analysis to ensure we are aware of our competition and economic indicators that may impact our business.· Help us drive into new market focus areas and ensure we maximise growth opportunities. Demonstrate operational excellence and manage our inventory, logistics and assembly teams.· Drive operational excellence through effective inventory management and leadership of logistics and assembly teams.PERSON SPECIFICATION:Ultimately, as our General Manager, you’ll be a commercially minded business leader (lead-by-example), ideally someone who can clearly demonstrate how you have developed and grown sales in an SME environment, but also how you have influenced and progressed individuals. You will be an expert in client management and in using your position to network senior industry professionals to generate new business.To succeed in this role, you will bring:· Varied industry exposure with a keen focus on a technical product/solution. The person is more important than the experience so the aptitude and interest to learn will trump the industry specificity.· Degree level education, we will consider Sales & Operational management experience at the right level.· The gravitas and presence to drive a sales strategy where you are the face of the business.· Experience managing a multi-million-pound P&L · Genuine enthusiasm for the SME environment, this is a role that requires a hands-on candidate who enjoys the “many hats” elements of SME business.THE COMPANY:As part of an international group, we are active in a variety of industries and have more than 50 entities across 15 countries. We operate globally but are locally anchored. Each company has its own identity but is part of that bigger picture. We owe our success to a heightened level of cooperation with our customers, our search for sustainable solutions and continuous improvement and the recruitment of talented employees. We value talent, clear communication, an open culture and above all authenticity: that is what makes us an attractive employer and partner.All applicants will be required to sign an NDA prior to progressing.INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: MT18632, Wallace Hind Selection