Jnr Business Manager (Finance Asst/Budgeting) (12 month FTC)

ABOUT US

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Copenhagen, Miami, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website www.chaucergroup.com

Job Summary

This position is suitable for early-career professionals with a background in financial management and an interest in supporting business operations. Attention to detail and motivation are required to assist the business management team in ensuring the technology department operates efficiently in areas such as financial management, recruitment, reporting, and contributing to the team's objectives. The role provides an opportunity to develop skills in budgeting, forecasting, and departmental oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of departmental budgets and forecasts.
• Support financial planning activities and ensure accurate tracking of expenditures and cost allocations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to manage invoicing, purchase orders, and financial reconciliations.
• Maintain financial records and assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Assist with organising team meetings, events, and communications (like town halls).
• Coordinate recruitment activities and help onboard new team members.
• Support resource planning and help track project requests and actions.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to operational efficiency initiatives.

Relevant experience:

• Understanding of financial reporting, experience of invoice tracking and reconciliations of budgets.
• Prior experience as a business support or office support would be beneficial.
• Proven track record of managing departmental budgets and forecasting.
• Ability to interpret financial data and make informed decisions.
• Enjoy working with data and have a good eye for detail.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to streamline process and implement best practices to improve office efficiency.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with Microsoft 365 applications.

Education & Experience

Essential

• Microsoft 365 proficient and financial software.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management.

Personal skills

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic

Why Join Chaucer?

An established market leading Insurer, where over the past 5 years, the Chaucer Group has seen significant and successful growth. In 2019, we wrote $1.4bn of Gross Written Premium, closed 2023 with $2.7bn, and are on track to write well over $3bn in 2024.

This is an exciting time for Chaucer; we have the people, the platforms, the expertise and the relationships to continue our recent success. We will remain focussed on the areas where we can provide the most expertise and value to our brokers and clients.

We offer:

• A flexible hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.
• A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.
• Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.