Head of Finance IT & Data — Hybrid (London/Madrid)

Everest Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management firm is seeking a Head of FinIT to lead financial processes and systems at their London office. This role requires a strategic thinker with proven finance transformation experience, particularly in the insurance industry. The successful candidate will oversee a team focused on optimising finance operations and IT integration, while championing data governance. Strong expertise in ERP platforms and data analytics is essential. This position offers a hybrid working schedule, enabling flexibility in work arrangements.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Inclusive workplace culture

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in finance transformation or finance systems management.
• Relevant insurance industry experience preferred.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute vision and strategy for finance data and systems.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance systems analysts.
• Drive improvements in finance processes and controls.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Data governance

Financial systems expertise

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Computer Science

Tools

ERP platforms (Oracle, SAP, Workday)

Data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau)

SQL

Python

R

Job description

A global risk management firm is seeking a Head of FinIT to lead financial processes and systems at their London office. This role requires a strategic thinker with proven finance transformation experience, particularly in the insurance industry. The successful candidate will oversee a team focused on optimising finance operations and IT integration, while championing data governance. Strong expertise in ERP platforms and data analytics is essential. This position offers a hybrid working schedule, enabling flexibility in work arrangements.