Head of Finance Ops

Arthur; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking an Interim Head of Finance Operations for a 9-month position in London/Hybrid. This role involves leading finance transformation, enhancing operational functions, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong transformation background, excellent communication skills, and is a qualified accountant. This is an excellent opportunity to shape finance operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and executing best-practice roadmaps for Operations Finance.
• Strong transformation background within complex organisations.
• Ability to assess and optimise processes and operating models.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and establishment of an Operations Finance function.
• Drive best-practice process improvements across finance transactions.
• Lead and deliver key finance projects supporting transformation activity.

Skills

Operational Finance Design

Process Optimisation

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience

Tools

Solvency UK Reporting

Job description

Interim Head of Finance Operations – 9 months – Day rate/FTC (happily to consider both options) – London/Hybrid (2/3 days off office based)

Are you a finance transformation leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and modernising core finance processes? We’re supporting a large leading insurance organisation in hiring an Interim Head of Operations Finance to play a pivotal role in a major finance transformation programme.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the development and establishment of an Operations Finance function
• Drive best-practice process improvements across transactional finance, reconciliations and trial balance reporting
• Build capability across people, systems, and processes
• Partner closely with Finance, IT, Data, Actuarial and Underwriting teams to drive efficiency and embed change
• Lead and deliver key finance projects supporting transformation activity

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience designing and executing best-practice roadmaps for Operations Finance
• Strong transformation background within complex organisations
• Ability to assess and optimise processes and operating models
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
• Familiarity with Solvency UK reporting and strong systems understanding

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior finance professional who thrives in change, enjoys shaping functions, and can deliver meaningful operational impact.