Senior Finance Manager - Financial Control

About Asteron Life

Asteron Life has been supporting New Zealanders for nearly 150 years.  We are here to help customers build bright futures and protect what matters most. We offer a range of personal, business and employee insurance products that can help our customers through just about anything life throws at you.  

We work with our financial advisers, who provide expert insurance advice and match the right insurance needs to help our customers live life to the fullest, and our strategic partners who provide tools and information so customers can assess their needs and find the cover that’s best suited to them.

Asteron Life is part of Resolution Life, a global life insurance group who service over 1 million customers with superannuation, investments and life insurance policies in Australia and New Zealand.

We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, foster an inclusive, collaborative and flexible working environment, that will support your professional growth and reward your contribution.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join our team to support business integration, transformation, and month end close process, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records.  
 

The Senior Finance Manager will be supporting various aspects of the business integration and finance transformation plan, as well as responsible for month end close process. You will work closely with the Finance Lead of the integration project, Chapter Area Lead, CFO, and the business unit leaders to ensure a smooth and successful integration and finance transformation. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a strategic growth initiative and to gain exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. This role will also be accountable for establishing governance and operating rhythm on financial control matters including completeness of the financial reporting, compliance, and risk management of the business. 

• Support the accounting aspects of business acquisition 

• Establish integration and change management on financial close – including payroll accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, management reporting, budgeting, managing relationship with auditors 

• Responsibility across multiple reporting basis – IFRS, US GAAP, Statutory and Regulatory reporting 

• Coordinate and collaborate with the Finance Lead and the business unit leaders on the acquisition and integration strategy, objectives, and priorities. 

• Identify and implement best practices, process improvements, and system enhancements to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. 

• Ensure that the financial control framework complies with the relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies for the Australia and New Zealand business 

• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, and provide coaching and guidance on their career development. 

• Monitor and report on the financial performance and key metrics of the business, and provide insights and recommendations to senior management. 

• For each of the defined finance function – processes and controls need to be defined and operated effectively within Resolution Life’s risk appetite.  
   

Your Story
Asteron Life has adopted agile ways of working, providing a flexible environment for individuals to make a significant contribution to our success through the application of their skill and experience. To thrive in this environment ideally a candidate has the following attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred. 

• At least 10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or audit, preferably in a financial service (Life Insurance) and complex organization  

• Expert knowledge of the financial reporting cycle, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal control best practices for the Australia and New Zealand business 

• Sound technical knowledge on IFRS 17 essential 

• At least 5 years of work experience in a managerial role 

• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, in particular, business integration. 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and financial modelling tools. 

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards 
   

Why Join Us?

At Asteron Life, we provide a flexible work environment and access to a range of employee benefits that will support you both personally and professionally including:

• Discretionary bonus scheme

• Career pathways, including local and global mobility opportunities.

• Leading Learning Platforms and support in professional development

• Medical Plan and Wellbeing Programs

• Life, Income Protection and Trauma Cover.

Accessibility and Checks
Before commencing employment in this role, you will need to provide two references, full working rights and complete police and credit checks through an online provider. As an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to working in a diverse and inclusive workforce you will be provided with any support or accessibility requirements throughout your interview process. Please feel free to contact our Talent Team directly at [email protected].

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