Director of Financial reporting & operations (Insurance)
Director of Financial reporting & operations (Insurance)
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Director of Financial Reporting & Operations - Financial Controller (Insurance)
Gerrard White has been retained on an exclusive basis to secure this critical leadership hire for a rapidly-scaling UK insurer.
The mandate
Reporting to the CFO, you will:
* Own and lead the external narrative – ensure delivery of flawless UK GAAP, IFRS and Solvency II packs, board papers and audit interface.
* Oversight and lead first-line control & operations – cash, treasury, AP, Oracle GL, tighten governance, eliminate surprises.
* Optimise the finance stack – spearhead system, data and process automation and optimisation.
* Safeguard – ensure SMCR, data-privacy and operational-risk frameworks are embedded and lived.
* Lead and inspire – high-performing teams ; coach future leaders and raise the bar.
The profile we’re hunting for
* Senior finance head in Insurance with deep IFRS 17 & Solvency II exposure.
* Track record designing and executing finance-transformation or PMI programmes.
* Proven builder of robust first-line financial controls inside fast-growth, regulated environments.
* Gravitas to influence ExCo, Audit Committee and regulators; EQ to keep teams engaged.
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a tech-curious mindset.
* A real leader, inspirational and transformational in approach.
Why move
* Blueprint authority – CFO wants a partner to architect tomorrow’s finance function, not just maintain today’s.
* Board visibility – direct impact on strategic decisions and capital agenda.
* Growth runway – as the group scales organically, your remit and influence scale with it.
* Package – competitive base and bonuses (combination of personal and company performance), plus true hybrid working flexibility.
* Confidential process - Initial conversations will be with Gerrard White’s Executive Search team. All approaches are handled in strict confidence; no CVs leave our desk without your consent.
Ready to explore?
Click apply now and let’s arrange the initial conversation so you can learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance
* Industries
Insurance and Financial Services
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