Job Profile Summary
The Technology Transformation and Strategy Team support the CIO in defining the Chaucer Technology Group’s (CTG) strategy, driving the transformation/ integration and increasing the business partnering. The Head of Technology Transformation and Strategy is also responsible for the central business function supporting the CIO, ensuring the smooth running of all operational activities, such as, IT budgeting, communications, portfolio management, reporting and resource management.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-orientated Business Manager to join the team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in overseeing budgets, driving financial efficiency, and ensuring the smooth operation of the function. The position requires exceptional organisational skills, financial acumen and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job Description
- Assist the CTG Leadership Team (LT) in the financial management process, ensuring that invoice processing for consultancy, software and accruals is managed efficiently and effectively across the departments.
- Understand the budgets for the LT lead and assist in monthly tracking of budgets and headcount.
- Assist and support the Head of Transformation & Strategy in completing the annual budget.
- Maintain the departmental training budget.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Facilitate the materials for the town halls, ensuring material for communication is collated, accurate and completed within the required deadlines.
- Assist with the coordination of the departmental inputs into the Operational plans for the CIO.
- Support the CTG demand and resource management process by coordinating the assessment of request. Track and manage actions to ensure their timely resolution.
- Assist the LT with the recruitment process and orientation of new joiners to the department.
- Coordination and maintenance of the departmental organisational charts.
- Manage and assist with day-to-day operations.
Skills and Competencies
- Proven track record of managing budgets, with strong knowledge of financial systems, invoice reconciliation, budgeting tools and data analysis.
- Proven experience as a Business Manager or in a similar role.
- Comfortable working alone or with staff to conduct plans for a budget, business process analysis, and process improvements.
- Proven financial acumen and experience with budget management.
- Proven experience supporting senior executives in a corporate environment.
- High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to streamline process and implement best practices to improve office efficiency.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative approach to problem solving
- Solution-oriented
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Innovative and pragmatic
- Proven interpersonal skills
Education
- Microsoft 365 proficient and financial software
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 Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.
Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).
A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.
We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.
