Job Type: Fixed Term Contracts (6,9,12 months)

Location: We are open to all UK offices including London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Telford, all our roles are hybrid with a split between working from home and working in the office.

Flexible working: All roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process. You can read more about flexible working here.

Salary and benefits: £40,000 - £100,000 dependant on role and experience, plus an indicative bonus range, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more.

Who are we?

We’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.

Life today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.

We’re continuously building a pipeline of skilled professionals who can step into short term roles and make an immediate impact. Our business operates in a fastmoving, highly regulated environment, and we rely on talented individuals who can bring fresh perspectives, analytical expertise, and strong delivery skills.

Whether you're available for a 6, 9 or 12‑month FTC, we’re particularly interested in hearing from those who have experience in:

Solvency II reporting
IFRS reporting
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Financial Accounting, Control & Governance

We are going through a period of significant change and automation of our core Finance processes. Experience in automation using Power Platform, and embedding AI into financial production activities, would also be preferred.

Why Join Us?

These fixed term opportunities give you the chance to:

Contribute to key business priorities, transformation work, and high visibility projects
Work alongside experienced finance and data professionals
Influence decisions through quality analysis, insight and storytelling
Strengthen processes, drive operational improvements and enhance reporting controls
Further develop your technology skills as we aim to integrate the latest tools into Finance
Gain exposure to a large, complex financial services organisation

Who Thrives Here?

If you bring analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a passion for problem solving, you’ll thrive in our Finance teams. We value individuals who can hit the ground running, adapt quickly, and help us deliver high quality outcomes.

We’re keen to connect with professionals who:

Enjoy working with data to explain trends, risks, and opportunities
Can simplify complexity and communicate clearly with stakeholders
Have strong Excel skills or experience with reporting tools
Take ownership, bring initiative, and work well in dynamic environments
Want flexibility and variety through short term, project driven roles
Are curious about digital tools, automation and AI, and are comfortable using technology to enhance reporting, insight and productivity

Interested? Register Your Interest

If you’re open to short-term contract roles and want to be considered for upcoming opportunities, please register your interest. As future positions arise, we’ll reach out to discuss roles that match your skills and availability.

Phoenix Group

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Finance Transformation, MI, Solvency II - Fixed Term Opportunities