Financial Controller

HFG; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth insurtech company based in London seeks an ambitious Financial Controller to oversee core accounting and lead finance transformation. The ideal candidate will have a background in insurance, be a qualified accountant with over 3 years of experience, and enjoy a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include managing a small accounting team, delivering accurate reporting, and redesigning finance processes for growth. The role offers a competitive salary, share options, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Share options

Private medical

Professional development budget

Enhanced parental leave

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Must have experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong technical accounting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day accounting and financial controls.
• Deliver management accounts, statutory reporting, and audits.
• Redesign processes for scalability and embed automation.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

3+ years PQE

Strong technical accounting

Hands-on management of financial operations

Detail-driven and organised

Job description

Financial Controller | High-Growth, Tech-Led Insurance

A fast-scaling insurer is looking for an ambitious Financial Controller to own core accounting and drive the next stage of finance transformation. With several household names in the automotive industry as clients, this Insurtech is going through a rapid growth phase.

The Opportunity

You'll report to the VP Finance, work closely with senior leadership, and shape a finance function built for high velocity growth. Expect deep involvement in process redesign, automation, tooling, and data quality. You'll lead a small accounting team, deliver accurate reporting, and ensure finance becomes a true accelerator for the wider organisation.

• Run day-to-day accounting, month-end, reconciliations, and financial controls
• Deliver high-quality management accounts, statutory reporting, FCA submissions, and audits
• Redesign processes for scale, embedding automation, modern tools, and AI-driven workflows
• Partner with commercial teams to align finance with operational and customer needs
• Lead and develop a high-performing accounting team

What You Bring

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), 3+ years PQE
• Experience in insurance is essential
• Strong technical accounting and hands‑on management of Financial operations/cash management
• A builder's mindset: organised, detail-driven, and energised by change
• Bonus: insurtech/MGA experience, exposure to automation or finance-transformation projects

Benefits

Competitive salary, share options, private medical, professional development budget, enhanced parental leave, and a hybrid model (3 days in Central London office).