Director of Financial Reporting and Operations (Insurance)
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Job Description
Director of Financial Reporting & Operations - Financial Controller (Insurance)
\n\nGerrard White has been retained on an exclusive basis to secure this critical leadership hire for a rapidly-scaling UK insurance group.
\n\nReporting directly to the CFO, you will:
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- Own and lead the external narrative - ensure delivery of flawless UK GAAP, IFRS and Solvency II packs, board papers and audit interface. \n\t
- Oversight and lead firstline control & operations – cash, treasury, AP, Oracle GL, Blackline; tighten governance, eliminate surprises. \n\t
- Optimise the finance stack – spearhead system, data and process automation. Safeguard – ensure SMCR, data-privacy and operational risk frameworks are embedded and lived. \n\t
- Lead and inspire – high-performing teams ; coach future leaders and raise the bar. \n
The profile we are seeking:
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- Senior finance head in Insurance with deep IFRS 17 & Solvency II exposure. Track record designing and executing finance-transformation or PMI programmes. \n\t
- Proven builder of robust first-line financial controls inside fast-growth, regulated environments. \n\t
- Gravitas to influence ExCo, Audit Committee and regulators; EQ to keep teams engaged. Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a tech-curious mindset. \n
Why move?
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- 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. \n\t
- Growth runway – as the group scales (organic + M&A), your remit and influence scale with it. \n\t
- Package - competitive base and bonuses (combination of personal and company performance), plus true flexibility. Confidential process - \n\t
- 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. \n
Ready to explore? Apply today for immediate consideration.
- Location:
- RH2
- Category:
- Finance And Insurance