Head of Finance

A rapidly growing insurance business, is seeking an experienced finance leader to join the team and in this you will be working closely with the COO and senior leadership team, the role will ensure the finance function operates efficiently and meets all reporting, regulatory, and governance requirements while also strengthening financial controls, procedures, and operational processes.

🔹 The Role
* Lead the finance function, combining BAU delivery with process and control improvements
* Partner with the COO and senior leadership team
* Manage and support a team of 6

🔹 Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations
* Manage month-end close (journals, reconciliations, reporting)
* Deliver management accounts and board reporting packs
* Ensure strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity
* Support statutory reporting and external audits
* Drive process improvements and enhance finance systems
* Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, risk, and operations teams

What We're Looking For
* Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
* Strong leadership experience within insurance or reinsurance
* Experience with US GAAP / US insurance entities
* Strong technical accounting knowledge
* Hands-on, delivery-focused approach
* Excellent stakeholder management skills