Group Financial Controller

HFG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Senior Finance Leader to oversee corporate finance functions across UK and international entities. The successful candidate will manage the finance operations team, ensure accuracy in reporting per UK GAAP and IFRS, and lead financial process improvements. The role requires a qualified accountant with over 5 years of senior finance experience in the London Market and strong stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' senior finance experience in the London Market.
• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience with Lloyd's Syndicate accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities.
• Manage the finance operations team, ensuring accuracy, compliance and control.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

SUN/Oracle GL

Job description

HFG are currently partnering with a London Market insurer to appoint a Senior Finance Leader. This role sits within the Finance Leadership team and is responsible for overseeing the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities, as well as leading the finance operations team. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will ensure timely, accurate financial reporting, maintain strong controls, and drive process improvements. You will also act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders to deliver both business‑as‑usual and change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate finance function across UK and overseas entities
• Manage the finance operations team, ensuring accuracy, compliance and control
• Act as the main finance contact for internal and external partners
• Oversee financial reporting in line with UK GAAP and IFRS
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and systems
• Deliver timely financial analysis, reporting and performance insights
• Maintain a robust financial control environment
• Manage audit processes and regulatory submissions
• Support and deliver finance change projects while maintaining BAU

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
• 5+ years' senior finance experience in the London Market
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability
• Deep knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Skilled in financial reporting, data analysis and systems (SUN/Oracle GL desirable)
• Experience with Lloyd's Syndicate accounting and associated entities
• Proven record of delivering finance change projects
• Strong understanding of industry reporting and regulatory requirements