Head of Finance - Insurance (Leeds)

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee its financial operations in Leeds. This pivotal role will shape financial strategy, manage risks, and ensure sustainability, requiring a professional with extensive experience in financial leadership and analysis.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or recognized equivalent).
• Experience in leading FP&A including budgeting, reporting, and forecasting.
• Ability to influence at the Board level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Conduct market trends analysis to identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Oversee FP&A activities and lead the annual budgeting process.

Skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship management

Commercial and financial analysis

Education

Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or equivalent)

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leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We are working with a medical insurer who are seeking a Head of finance who is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in shaping the financial strategy of the company and ensuring the organisation's financial health and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth targets.

• Commercial Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor performance, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement.

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Oversee FP&A activities, including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking, to drive continuous improvement and optimize financial outcomes. Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and develop accurate financial forecasts to support decision-making and resource allocation

• Business Partnering: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Development, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Performance Management: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to monitor financial performance against targets and drive accountability across the organisation.

• Financial Reporting and Control: Oversee the timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management reports, board presentations, and regulatory filings, in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow effectively to support operational needs and optimize working capital efficiency. Oversee relationships with financial institutions (Banks)

Experience

• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or recognized international equivalent)

• Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and discern what is important and draw valid conclusions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to lead and influence discussions to Board level

• Exceptional presentation skills – ability to tell a story to gain buy-in

• Excellent relationship management across all levels of a comparable size/structure organisation

• Experience of conducting commercial and financial analysis to drive and implement change at an operational and strategic level

• Experience of leading business wide FP&A including budgeting, reporting and forecasting