Title: Head of FinIT Company: Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd. Job Category: Finance Job Description: About Everest: Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world. About the Role: You’ll be joining Everest Insurance International as a seasoned professional in financial processes, data, and systems, taking the lead of the newly formed Finance Process, Systems and Reporting Team. You’ll also play a key leadership role in our newly established international Finance and IT Hub. In this pivotal position, you’ll drive improvements in finance processes and controls, while working closely with IT to shape the target architecture for data and systems. You’ll need to: Align operational data with finance processes and requirements. Understand how business processes affect data collection and management, and how that impacts financial reporting. Help build flexible finance technology that supports and adapts to evolving processes. To succeed, you’ll bring a strong grasp of agile methodologies and a passion for driving meaningful change. This position will be based from either our London or Madrid offices with a hybrid schedule of working two days remote each week. Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to): Leadership & Strategy In conjunction with Finance and IT leadership teams, define and execute the vision and strategy for Everest International Insurance (EII) finance data and system to support optimal finance processes and controls whilst aligning with Group and divisional goals. Lead and mentor a team of Finance Systems Analysts, data specialists, and process improvement professionals. Drive agreed change agenda relating to finance processes and systems. Finance Data Management & Reporting With IT, determine the optimal process for accurate and scalable financial reporting and support the development and maintenance of the necessary systems and data architecture. Support adoption of advanced reporting tools and techniques to support Finance in extracting actionable insights and meeting management and external reporting needs. Champion data governance initiatives to maintain high-quality, consistent, and compliant financial data. Systems Optimisation Oversee the optimisation of EII finance systems (ERP platforms, reporting tools, etc.). Partner with IT and other departments to ensure seamless system integration. Provide IT with finance insights to help troubleshoot system performance issues. Lead finance testing strategy for new systems implementations and upgrades. Determine maintenance windows that minimize impact on Everest International Insurance (EII) finance. Change Management Understand finance user needs (processes, data…) to effectively communicate requirements to data and IT teams. Prioritise reporting enhancements to improve efficiency (automation) with attention to the construction of key finance data point inventory which is consistent across regions. Own and manage finance inputs to the product backlog, participate in backlog grooming within an agile framework. Support product delivery and change management, ensuring releases are tested, communicated, and adopted by users. Maintain documented finance processes across multiple entities and systems, identifying opportunities for automation reconciliations and controls whilst ensuring scalability. Lead certain cross-functional projects to align finance processes and systems with evolving business needs. Qualifications: You’ll hold a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Computer Science (or an equivalent qualification). Bring proven experience in finance transformation, finance systems, data management, or similar roles within a leadership capacity. Have relevant experience in the insurance industry. You are a strategic thinker who can connect the dots between underwriting, claims, operations, reserving, and finance. Understands business processes and data flows across finance systems. Demonstrates expertise in financial systems such as ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, or Workday), data analytics tools like Power BI and Tableau, and programming languages including SQL, Python, or R. Possesses a strong grasp of data governance frameworks and financial reporting standards. Has a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Communicates and collaborates effectively, influencing stakeholders across all levels. Excels in problem-solving and project management, with deep expertise in Agile methodologies. What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process. Our Culture At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture. Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging. Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together. All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve. Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Primary Location: London Additional Locations: Madrid, Spain Privacy Notice | Everest (everestglobal.com)