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. 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 firstline control & operations – cash, treasury, AP, Oracle GL, Blackline; tighten governance, eliminate surprises. Optimise the finance stack – spearhead system, data and process automation. 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: 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. 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, M&A and capital agenda. Growth runway – as the group scales (organic M&A), your remit and influence scale with it. Package - competitive base and bonuses (combination of personal and company performance), plus true 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? Apply today for immediate consideration.