Syndicate Finance Analyst

Davies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is seeking a Syndicate Finance Analyst to manage cash flow monitoring for syndicates. The role requires strong numerical skills and a background in accounting. Candidates should be driven, possess excellent communication skills, and be adaptable to changing priorities. The position includes responsibilities such as oversight of performance and liaising with banks, with a commitment to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Competitive benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and generous holiday provisions.

Benefits

Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers

25 days holiday (rising with service)

Well-being centre

Recognition programme

Family friendly employer

Pension - company contribution at 10%

Life Assurance (10 x basic salary)

Private medical with an annual health check

Development, training, and professional qualification

Employee volunteering programme

Qualifications

• Ability to produce accurate and analytical work under tight deadlines.
• Must possess excellent understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• Experience in insurance or company analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor liquidity cash flow for all managed syndicates.
• Manage delivery of cross syndicate projects across the business.
• Liaise with banks for documentation and KYC completion.

Skills

Highly numerate

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving initiative

Adaptability to changing priorities

Education

Professional qualification in Accounting or experience

Tools

Excel

Vision

Sun Accounts

Job description

Syndicate Finance Analyst

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Accounting & Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London UK

Reporting To: Peter Brightman

Description

To undertake analytical review of Syndicates and SIABs under management to provide information for senior management to base decisions and provide strategic input into the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Liquidity Cash flow monitoring (past and future) for all managed syndicates Internal reporting to Risk and senior management Contact point and admin for Performance Oversight Working Group
• Banking Facility Oversight and Management Ensure paperwork and covenants are up to date Internal reporting to Risk and senior management
• Projects Manage the delivery of cross syndicate projects across the business and ensuring actions are completed and followed up.
• Supporting Syndicate Reporting To provide support to the team, as required, to meet Lloyd's submission deadlines
• Onboarding Liaise with Business Development for the financials of (prospective) new clients Liaise with banks to ensure documentation and Know your Customer (KYC) completion runs smoothly
• Providing updates and reports to senior management
• Expenses and Interest Liaise with Syndicate Accountants to provide monthly expense and investment return reports to management
• Providing Non-Tech balances to Ops for use in internal board summaries
• Banking Admin Main point of contact for online banking enquiries
• Oversight and procedures Compiling data for Project Rio documentation and ensuring processes and policies are kept up to date.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Personal Skills

• Highly numerate and ability to produce consistently accurate and analytical work to tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to progress issues on own initiative, but sufficient judgement to know when to refer to Head of Syndicate Finance.
• Be an efficient and effective team member and participate fully to achieve team goals. Demonstrate a high level of personal commitment.
• Ability to adapting to changing priorities and dealing with multiple tasks.

Professional Skills

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
• Qualified in a professional qualification or qualified by experience is preferable.
• Familiarity and experience of Insurance or company analysis. With an FP&A background.
• Excellent knowledge of IT systems including Excel, Vision and Sun Accounts.

Job Benefits

Davies are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates of all genders, gender identity and expression, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, age, nationality, and belief (or lack thereof).

Join us and enjoy our ever-evolving benefits, including but not limited to:

• Reward platform - discounts for over 800 retailers
• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Well-being centre
• Recognition programme
• Family friendly employer
• Pension - company contribution at 10%
• Life Assurance (10 x basic salary)
• Private medical with an annual health check
• Development, training, and professional qualification
• Employee volunteering programme