Head of Financial Operations- Maternity Cover

Zego; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive insurance company in London seeks a Head of Financial Operations to oversee financial reporting and manage a high-performing finance team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in insurance finance, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a keen interest in technology. This leadership role offers competitive perks and a hybrid work model, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Benefits

Market-competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Company share options

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in an Insurance Finance role or FCA regulated Finance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Keen interest in evolving technology, for example AI in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting, including management accounts and compliance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of accountants and finance professionals.
• Drive improvements in financial systems and processes.

Skills

Experience in Insurance Finance role

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting

Experience managing finance teams

Exceptional analytical skills

Experience in insurance or regulated services

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

About Zego

At Zego, we understand that traditional motor insurance holds good drivers back. It's too complicated, too expensive, and it doesn't reflect how well you actually drive. Since 2016, we have been on a mission to change that by offering the lowest priced insurance for good drivers.
From van drivers and gig workers to everyday car drivers, our customers are the driving force behind everything we do. We've sold tens of millions of policies and raised over $200 million in funding and picked up numerous awards, including the Employer of The Year 2025 as awarded at The Insurance Post's Awards and Excellence in Digital Marketing Award at the British Insurance Tech Awards 2025. And we’re only just getting started.

Purpose of the role

As the Head of Financial Operations, you will be responsible for managing Zego’s financial reporting, accounting, and operational finance functions. You’ll lead and develop a team of Accountants, Finance Managers and others, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial. This is a key leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, commercial insight, and a hands‑on approach to process improvement and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

• Oversee all financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and consolidated group financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain robust internal controls and governance across all financial operations.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing team of accountants and finance professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration across the finance team.

Operational Finance

• Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and reconciliation processes.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
• Drive improvements in systems and processes to increase efficiency and scalability.

Strategic Input

• Partner with the CFO and Director of Finance to support strategic decision‑making through timely and accurate financial insights.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and digital transformation in financial processes.

What you’ll need to be successful

• Significant experience in an Insurance Finance role or FCA regulated Finance role.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post‑qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience managing and developing finance teams in a high‑growth or technology‑driven business.
• Keen interest in evolving technology, for example AI in Finance
• Exceptional analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable financial processes and systems.
• Experience in insurance or regulated financial services.

What’s it like to work at Zego?

Zego has a truly international and inclusive team, unified by great ideas and collaborative thoughtfulness. Our people are the most important part of our story and everyone plays an essential role in our journey. We look for people who have expertise, enthusiasm and who are motivated by change. There’s plenty of room to learn and grow, as part of our ongoing training programmes or directly from other experts. You’ll work alongside a talented group of people who respect each other's differences and seek to understand fresh perspectives.

How we work

We believe that teams work better when they have time to collaborate and space to get things done. We call it Zego Hybrid!

Our hybrid way of working is unique. We foster a flexible approach that empowers every Zegon to perform at their best. We ask you to spend at least one day a week in our central London office. Every team has the flexibility to choose the day that works best for them. We cover the costs for all company‑wide events (3 per year), and also provide a separate hybrid contribution to help pay towards other travel costs. We think it's a good mix of collaborative face time and flexible home‑working, setting us up to achieve the right balance between work and life.

Our approach to AI

We believe in the power of AI to meaningfully improve how we work - helping us move faster, think differently, and focus on what matters most. At Zego, we encourage people to stay curious and intentional about how AI is leveraged in their work and teams to drive practical impact every day. This is your chance to do the most meaningful work of your career - and we’ll provide you with the tools, support, and freedom to do it well.

Benefits

We reward our people well. Join us and you'll get a market‑competitive salary, private medical insurance, company share options, generous holiday allowance, and a whole lot of wellbeing benefits. And that's just for starters.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. If you need any support with your application please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

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