Fin Ops Consultant - Contract, London, £800 outside IR35

Cornwallis Elt Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading London market insurer is seeking a Finance Operations Consultant to oversee daily operations, analyse financial performance, and support the CFO. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in finance operations within the Lloyd's of London insurance market and proven leadership skills. This contract role offers a competitive daily rate outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance operations within the London insurance market.
• Demonstrated understanding of process design and critical thinking.
• Proven leadership skills managing medium-sized teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and ensure smooth running.
• Analyse financial performance to identify cost optimisation.
• Support the CFO with financial reporting and decision-making.
• Lead and manage a high-performance team.

Skills

Finance operations experience

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Overview

Finance Operations Consultant – Contract, London, £750 - £810 p/d Outside IR35

We are seeking an experienced Finance Operations Consultant to support a leading London market insurer with strong Lloyd's of London market experience. This role will focus on technical and non-technical operational management and cost optimisation across IT, operations, and other business units. You will play a key role in analysing financials, identifying efficiencies, and supporting wider finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations and ensure smooth running of BAU activities.
• Analyse financial performance across IT, operations, and other business units to identify cost optimisation opportunities
• Support the CFO with financial reporting and operational decision-making
• Lead and manage a team, including direct reports, fostering a high-performance culture
• Contribute to the broader finance transformation programme, aligning operational improvements with strategic goals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and efficiencies
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial governance standards

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in finance operations within the London insurance market, specifically Lloyd's of London
• Qualified Accountant with a demonstrated understanding of process and process (re)design, accounting double entry, critical thinking skills and problem- solving abilities
• Knowledge of insurance products with an understanding of what it takes to implement an insurance product on a sub-system such that the desired accounting flow to GL is achieved and supports external reporting requirements e.g. for GAAP and Sil
• Proven leadership skills managing medium-sized teams (30-35 people) with direct reports
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and identify optimisation opportunities Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills