At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.
Your role in the team
As Senior Finance Manager, you’ll be a key strategic partner to the CFO, helping to shape and execute financial strategy across the organisation. You will take ownership of monthly reporting and forward-looking financial planning, delivering insights that influence executive decision-making and ensure alignment between local execution and global priorities.You will play a central role in driving transformation across the finance function - championing automation, advanced analytics, and process optimisation. As a leader within a high-performing team, you’ll foster innovation, continuous improvement, and a culture of excellence, while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance with UK and US regulatory standards
Key Responsibilities
Partner with the CFO and senior leadership to set and execute financial strategy.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic objectives.
Oversee management and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance with UK & US GAAP and regulatory standards.
Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and tax compliance frameworks.
Drive digital finance transformation - automation, analytics, and process optimization.
Act as a trusted advisor to global finance teams and business leaders, aligning priorities and delivering measurable outcomes.
Inspire and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
Essential Criteria
All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy.
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leadership role managing teams and complex projects.
Proven ownership of month-end close, management accounts and yearend statutory reporting, including tax planning and external audit liaison.
Demonstrated delivery of positive change - process improvement/automation/use of AI tools with quantified outcomes.
Desirable Criteria
Commercial acumen - proven ability to translate complex financial data into strategic, value-driving recommendations (with quantifiable outcomes).
Advanced Excel (e.g., complex formulas, pivots) and hands on ERP system (SAP, Workday) experience.
Demonstrated ability to build strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders - implementing best practice global solutions.
Advanced time management skills including ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise and organise.
Evidence of coaching and developing finance talent.
Job Posting End Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 [11.59pm]
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Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.
Why join us?
Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate’s European Digital Centre of Excellence—recent winners of ‘Best Use of Cloud Services’ at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility.
We’re a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value.
We offer:
• A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts
• Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D
• Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth
• A people-first culture with flexible working options
Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way.
Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities
Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit.
Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position.
