Finance Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Consultant to support a large pension scheme within a professional services firm. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic and complex pension scheme environment, focusing on streamlining and delivering finance operations. It is a 2-3 year fixed-term contract, for approximately 40-50 hours a month, with remote work available and one day a month in the London office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial administration of a pension scheme, collaborating with the executive team and scheme administrators.
• Coordinate the preparation of the annual scheme budget.
• Deliver quarterly cost updates to the Trustee and regular forecasts for the Sponsoring Employer.
• Manage the invoice process and ensure timely approvals and payments.
• Act as the principal contact for Scheme VAT and Tax issues, working with tax advisers to meet deadlines.
• Manage class actions in collaboration with third-party advisers.
• Support supplier management and contribute to the risk management framework.
• Drive value-for-money initiatives and manage workload efficiently.
• Potential to expand responsibilities to other pension schemes as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong problem-solving abilities and efficient approach to financial tasks.
• Excellent Excel skills and financial reporting capabilities.
• Strong numerical skills and experience with auditors.
• Ideally degree-educated and a qualified chartered accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA).
• Ability to build and manage client relationships, anticipating and meeting their needs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Collaborative team player with a curious attitude towards new ideas and technology

Beneficial Experience:

• Knowledge of defined benefit pension schemes and related financial operations.
• Corporate accounting experience, including IAS19 reporting and SOX compliance.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates