Finance Manager

Harrison Holgate; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Samphire is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance function within a London Market MGA underwriting complex. You will drive operational excellence, strategic financial planning, and system transformation in a fast-growing environment.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and strong London Market experience, with hands-on leadership of end-to-end finance processes and a focus on automation.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or finalist with strong London Market MGA experience.
• Experience in insurance finance within the London Market, MGA, broker, or carrier environments.
• Strong understanding of bordereaux, premium accounting, and premium finance systems.
• Automation and AI tools to optimise processes.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts across all entities.
• Manage premium accounting activities, including bordereaux, brokerage, profit commission, and response provider fees.
• Oversee payroll, VAT compliance, accounts payable/receivable, credit control, and debtor management.
• Handle cash flow, multi-currency treasury activities, banking, payments, and FX operations.
• Lead the statutory year-end process and ensure reconciliation of underwriting platform data.
• Support the CFO on data analytics, automation initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting needed for FCA approval.
• Play a critical role in building scalable and innovative financial infrastructure to support Samphire's growth trajectory.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

London Market MGA experience

Insurance finance

Bordereaux

Premium accounting

Automation & AI

Tools

Bordereaux systems

Treasury systems

Job description

Finance Manager

Join a dynamic and innovative team as the Finance Manager where your expertise will be pivotal in shaping the future of a disruptive player in the London Market. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the finance function within a specialist MGA underwriting complex, international risks. As a key stakeholder, you will drive operational excellence, strategic financial planning, and system transformation, all within a fast-growing, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own the month-end close process and deliver accurate management accounts across all entities.
• Manage premium accounting activities, including bordereaux, brokerage, profit commission, and response provider fees.
• Oversee payroll, VAT compliance, accounts payable/receivable, credit control, and debtor management.
• Handle cash flow, multi-currency treasury activities, banking, payments, and FX operations.
• Lead the statutory year-end process and ensure reconciliation of underwriting platform data.
• Support the CFO on data analytics, automation initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting needed for FCA approval.
• Play a critical role in building scalable and innovative financial infrastructure to support Samphire's growth trajectory.

Required Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or a highly capable finalist with strong London Market MGA experience.
• Proven expertise in insurance finance, particularly within the London Market, MGA, broker, or carrier environments.
• Strong understanding of bordereaux, premium accounting, and premium finance systems.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with excellent problem-solving abilities and systems mindset.
• Ability to work independently, managing end-to-end finance processes while collaborating with senior leadership.
• Skilled in automation and AI tools to optimise processes and reduce manual workload.
• Comfortable engaging directly with underwriting teams, executive leadership, and investors.

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with regulatory preparations and managing financial aspects of FCA authorisation.
• Knowledge of underwriting platforms and integrations.
• Familiarity with international treasury and FX management.
• Prior involvement in strategic projects or system implementation in finance.

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work three days per week in the London office.
• Enthusiasm for driving change, automation, and system enhancement.
• A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach and a commitment to continuous improvement.

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