Finance Manager

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid) #LI-Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time / Permanent
Business Area/Function: Finance
Application Closing Date: Friday 1st August 2025

Thought The AA only provide roadside assistance? Think again.

For over 100 years, we’ve continued to evolve and adapt. Today, as the nation’s number one motoring organisation, we offer a range of excellent products and services to millions of customers from roadside assistance to home and motor insurance as well as providing the latest driving technologies. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as our Finance Manager, you’ll play a key part to our success and join us on this exciting motoring journey.

This is the job

Join our newly established Group Financial Accounting & Controls Team, where you'll help shape a trusted and respected finance function. This role focuses on embedding control standards, defining accounting policies, and providing expert financial guidance to support the effective stewardship of the Group’s assets and delivery of strategic priorities.

This is a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across the Finance organisation, working with multiple business areas and functions. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, we encourage you to apply.

What will I be doing?

• Lead financial controller activities at the legal entity level, including reviews and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies through accurate monitoring of entity-level accounts.
• Provide expert advice on technical accounting matters across the Group and Business Areas.
• Prepare technical accounting papers for internal use and external audit review.
• Design and implement internal controls over financial reporting, including process mapping and risk assessment.
• Support business units in embedding the financial control framework and implementing effective controls.
• Conduct periodic reviews of process documentation and risk/control assessments.
• Independently validate the design and effectiveness of financial controls.
• Monitor and report on control effectiveness, supporting the Finance self-attestation and testing processes.
• Drive timely remediation of control design and operational issues in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Review and approve control test plans and compile final reports with risk assessments for stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and governance of end-user computing tools across Finance.
• Identify and deliver process improvement opportunities, embedding best practice.

What do I need?

Capability, Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS 9, 15 and 16
• Proven experience in financial risk, controls, and compliance
• Background in audit, with a solid understanding of audit principles and practices
• Familiarity with financial controls testing methodologies
• Experience with SOX compliance frameworks (desirable)
• Knowledge of insurance accounting, particularly IFRS 17 (desirable)

Education and Qualifications:

• Professional qualification in finance ACCA, ACA, CIMA or similar.

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
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