Head of FinIT

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

Title : Head of FinIT

Company : Everest Advisors (UK) Ltd.

Job Category : Finance

Job Description : About Everest :

Everest is a global leader in risk management rooted in a rich 50 year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk growth progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.

About the Role :

You’ll be joining Everest Insurance International as a seasoned professional in financial processes data and systems taking the lead of the newly formed Finance Process Systems and Reporting Team. You’ll also play a key leadership role in our newly established international Finance and IT Hub.

In this pivotal position you’ll drive improvements in finance processes and controls while working closely with IT to shape the target architecture for data and systems. You’ll need to :

Align operational data with finance processes and requirements.

Understand how business processes affect data collection and management and how that impacts financial reporting.

Help build flexible finance technology that supports and adapts to evolving processes.

To succeed you’ll bring a strong grasp of agile methodologies and a passion for driving meaningful change.

This position will be based from either our London or Madrid offices with a hybrid schedule of working two days remote each week.

Role & Responsibilities (include but not limited to) :

Leadership & Strategy

In conjunction with Finance and IT leadership teams define and execute the vision and strategy for Everest International Insurance (EII) finance data and system to support optimal finance processes and controls whilst aligning with Group and divisional goals.

Lead and mentor a team of Finance Systems Analysts data specialists and process improvement professionals.

Drive agreed change agenda relating to finance processes and systems.

Finance Data Management & Reporting

With IT determine the optimal process for accurate and scalable financial reporting and support the development and maintenance of the necessary systems and data architecture.

Support adoption of advanced reporting tools and techniques to support Finance in extracting actionable insights and meeting management and external reporting needs.

Champion data governance initiatives to maintain high-quality consistent and compliant financial data.

Systems Optimisation

Oversee the optimisation of EII finance systems (ERP platforms reporting tools etc.).

Partner with IT and other departments to ensure seamless system integration.

Provide IT with finance insights to help troubleshoot system performance issues.

Lead finance testing strategy for new systems implementations and upgrades.

Determine maintenance windows that minimize impact on Everest International Insurance (EII) finance.

Change Management

Understand finance user needs (processes data) to effectively communicate requirements to data and IT teams.

Prioritise reporting enhancements to improve efficiency (automation) with attention to the construction of key finance data point inventory which is consistent across regions.

Own and manage finance inputs to the product backlog participate in backlog grooming within an agile framework.

Support product delivery and change management ensuring releases are tested communicated and adopted by users.

Maintain documented finance processes across multiple entities and systems identifying opportunities for automation reconciliations and controls whilst ensuring scalability.

Lead certain cross-functional projects to align finance processes and systems with evolving business needs.

Qualifications :

You’ll hold a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and Computer Science (or an equivalent qualification).

Bring proven experience in finance transformation finance systems data management or similar roles within a leadership capacity.

Have relevant experience in the insurance industry.

You are a strategic thinker who can connect the dots between underwriting claims operations reserving and finance.

Understands business processes and data flows across finance systems.

Demonstrates expertise in financial systems such as ERP platforms (Oracle SAP or Workday) data analytics tools like Power BI and Tableau and programming languages including SQL Python or R.

Possesses a strong grasp of data governance frameworks and financial reporting standards.

Has a track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

Communicates and collaborates effectively influencing stakeholders across all levels.

Excels in problem-solving and project management with deep expertise in Agile methodologies.

What if I dont meet every requirement

At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every element in the job description we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.

Our Culture

At Everest our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive fuel global economies and create sustainable value for our colleagues shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.

• Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work : Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
• Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location level or function : Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.

All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues and the global communities we serve.

Type : Regular

Time Type : Full time

Primary Location : London

Additional Locations : Madrid Spain