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

Willis Towers Watson; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global advisory firm is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations in Western Europe. This role will provide strategic guidance, oversee P&L management, and develop a high-performing finance team. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and strong leadership skills. The position is based in one of their European offices, offering a competitive compensation package and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in FP&A, Corporate Finance, Operations, or Business Development.
• At least 5 years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven financial and business acumen in risk & broking environments.
• Exceptional communication skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the leadership team.
• Lead financial planning and analysis processes.
• Oversee P&L management and performance reporting.
• Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth opportunities.
• Drive operational excellence across regions.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)

Corporate finance

Operations

Business development

Analytical thinking

Exceptional communication

Leadership in matrixed organizations

Tools

Financial systems and data tools

Job description

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.

Head of Finance – Western Europe Corporate Risk & Broking and Europe Geography (m/f/d)to join our team inone 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.

Join us in shaping the future at WTW!

Interested?

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

WTW is an equal opportunity employer.

WTW (Willis Towers Watson) is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets, and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Learn more at wtw.wtwco.com.