Head of Finance - Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking and Europe Geography (m/f/d)

Willis Towers Watson; Boston; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Finance to lead financial operations for Corporate Risk & Broking in Western Europe. The candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in finance with strong leadership qualities. This role involves financial planning, operational excellence, and strategic collaboration across multiple regions. Competitive compensation and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in FP&A, Corporate Finance, or Business Development.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic finance partner to business leaders.
• Lead financial planning and analysis processes.
• Oversee full P&L management across multiple countries.

Skills

Financial Planning & Analysis

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Leadership

Data-Driven Decision Making

Tools

Financial Systems

Data Tools

Job description

Job Description

At WTW, our Finance function plays a pivotal role in supporting a diverse range of stakeholders—from internal teams and client organizations to shareholders, financial institutions, and regulators.

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Finance to lead financial operations for Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking (CRB) and support the Europe Geography.

This role is primarily focused on our Corporate Risk & Broking business in Western Europe (90%) with a broader remit across the European region (10%).

As a key member of the Global Finance Leadership Team, you will provide critical financial, analytical, and strategic guidance to senior business leaders, driving performance and growth across the region.

We are currently seeking a Head of Finance - Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking and Europe Geography (m/f/d) to join our team in one of our European offices.

The Role

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Head of CRB Western Europe and the Head of Europe Geography.
• Lead financial planning and analysis, including forecasting, budgeting, and month/quarter-end close processes.
• Oversee full P&L management, revenue recognition, and performance reporting across multiple countries and specialty lines.
• Manage and develop a high-performing Finance team across various European locations.
• Collaborate with business and finance leadership to identify growth opportunities, address performance challenges, and shape long-term strategy.
• Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration planning, and value realization.
• Drive operational excellence and contribute to the evolution of the Finance Operating Model across regions and business lines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, Sales Ops, HR) to deliver impactful monthly and quarterly business reviews.

Qualifications

Key Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Operations, or Business Development, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven financial and business acumen with progressive responsibility across commercial models and risk & broking environments.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial systems and data tools; ability to guide teams in data-driven decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in matrixed organizations and cross-regional collaboration.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and materiality in financial reporting.
• Commitment to WTW's values and behaviors, including inclusion and diversity.

What we offer

• Dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Opportunities to work with a global team of experts and access cutting-edge tools and resources.
• Career development and growth opportunities within WTW's global network.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, reflecting the seniority of the role.

Interested?

We are looking forward to our online application, which takes only 5 minutes on our career site.

WTW is an equal opportunity employer.