Finance Operating Model SME - Inside IR35 Primarily remote - ad hoc travel to LondonWe are seeking a senior Finance Operating Model Subject Matter Expert with deep experience in the Life andamp; Pensions industry to support the design of a future-state Finance operating model. The engagement focuses on advising what the right Finance model and organisational design should look like for an Landamp;P group moving toward a stream lined central Finance function, with greater autonomy and accountability sitting within underlying operating companies.This role is heavily advisory and thought-leadership driven.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a senior Finance SME to define and critique target operating model options for Finance within an Landamp;P group structureAdvise on the optimal split of responsibilities between central Finance and standalone entity Finance teamsDesign and assess Finance organisational structures, roles, and governance models to support decentralisationProvide end-to-end insight across core Finance processes, including:Financial control and reportingManagement information (MI) and performance reportingStatutory, regulatory, and group reportingPlanning, budgeting, and forecastingAdvise on accountability, decision rights, and controls in a federated Finance modelSupport development of clear principles, assumptions, and rationale for the proposed operating modelChallenge existing structures and provide pragmatic, Landamp;P-specific recommendations grounded in real ..... full job details .....