Finance Operations Advisor

Job description

*Please note this role is a 12-month fixed-term contract to be based from our office in Cherrywood*

Aviva Life & Pensions Ireland is on the lookout for a business operations and process specialist to join the Finance team as Finance Operations Advisor.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the role holder will be responsible for supporting the CFO and Finance Leadership Team (FLT) in the achievement of their goals by aiding the delivery and execution of the Finance strategy. .

The job will focus on optimising financial and commercial performance against business objectives and achieving the best outcome for all involved by actively supporting, participating in and leading key operational and strategic projects.

Role and Responsibilities

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Ownership of actions delegated from the CFO and managing risks on their behalf.

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Conducting strategic analysis/investigation as needed.

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Driving engagement and alignment throughout the FLT, using effective relationship management and organisation skills.

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Collaborating with the Communications team to design and coordinate the production of CFO personal and functional communications including reports, presentations and speeches.

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Collating key information for reports or presentations for different audiences.

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Facilitating FLT meeting effectiveness by owning the agenda, recording the minutes, following up on action items and providing timely updates, insight and challenges.

Skills and Experience

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Educated to degree-level or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject.

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Demonstrable experience of working in operations-focused roles and confident in creating business reports.

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Good understanding of how a Finance department works.

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Leadership capabilities developed through people management experience.

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Excellent organisational skills and enthusiasm for seeing projects through from end to end.

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Execution – confident in managing and adhering to processes.

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Strong relationship management and written/verbal communication skills – an influencer and collaborator.

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Comfortable handling relationships in a complex, matrix environment.

What will you get for this role?

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Competitive annual salary depending on skills, experience and qualifications.

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Annual performance related bonus.

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Annual holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days.

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Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family. (Some exclusions apply).

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Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme.

Additional Information

One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we like to work. This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies.

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all!

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Megan Douglas in the Resourcing team on +44 121 234 7665 or megan.douglas@aviva.com.