Director of Financial Reporting and Operations (Insurance)

GWV Talent Solutions Limited; Reigate; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK insurance group seeks a Director of Financial Reporting & Operations to drive finance transformation and oversee financial governance. You will work directly with the CFO, leading teams and optimizing operations while influencing strategic decisions across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-related bonuses

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Senior finance head in Insurance with deep IFRS 17 & Solvency II exposure.
• Proven track record designing and executing finance transformation or PMI programs.
• Ability to influence ExCo and Audit Committee.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the external narrative, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Optimize finance operations and spearhead automation.
• Lead high-performing teams and develop future leaders.

Skills

Finance Transformation

Financial Governance

Leadership

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Oracle GL

Blackline

Job description

Director of Financial Reporting & Operations - Financial Controller (Insurance)

GerrardWhite 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.
• Oversee and lead first-line control & operations – cash, treasury, AP, Oracle GL, Blackline; maintain tight governance to eliminate surprises.
• Optimize the finance stack – spearhead system, data, and process automation. Ensure SMCR, data privacy, and operational risk frameworks are embedded and actively managed.
• 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. Proven track record designing and executing finance transformation or PMI programs.
• Proven builder of robust first-line financial controls inside fast-growth, regulated environments.
• Ability to influence ExCo, Audit Committee, and regulators; 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 GerrardWhite’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.