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 insurance group.
The mandate
Reporting directly 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, Blackline; tighten governance, eliminate surprises.
* Modernise the finance stack - spearhead system, data and process automation; lead finance integration for future M&A.
* 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 are seeking:
1. Senior finance head in Insurance with deep IFRS 17 & Solvency II exposure.
2. Track record designing and executing finance-transformation or PMI programmes.
3. Proven builder of robust first-line financial controls inside fast-growth, regulated environments.
4. Gravitas to influence ExCo, Audit Committee and regulators; EQ to keep teams engaged.
5. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a tech-curious mindset.
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