Syndicate Finance Manager

Edenbrook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Edenbrook, a fast-growing insurance business in Greater London, is looking for a Syndicate Finance Manager. This pivotal role requires overseeing financial accounting operations within a Lloyd’s underwriting environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving improvements in finance processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong background in insurance accounting and ERP systems. The position includes leadership responsibilities and collaboration with various teams, making strong communication and analytical skills essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in insurance accounting, ideally within the Lloyd’s market.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting operations in a Lloyd’s underwriting environment.
• Prepare and review management accounts and oversee cash flow reporting.
• Manage Lloyd’s and statutory reporting obligations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

Job description

An innovative and fast-growing insurance business is hiring a Syndicate Finance Manager to oversee financial accounting operations within a Lloyd’s underwriting environment. This role is responsible for ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while driving continuous improvement across finance processes.

The successful candidate will lead enhancements to systems and controls, including supporting ERP (e.g. SAP) developments and finance automation initiatives. They will prepare and review management accounts, oversee cash flow reporting, and contribute to forecasting and financial planning activities.

A key aspect of the role involves managing Lloyd’s and statutory reporting obligations, including QMA and QMB submissions, and acting as a primary contact for auditors and regulators. The position also includes ownership of accounting policies in line with UK GAAP/IFRS and providing technical accounting guidance to the wider business.

This role requires collaboration across underwriting, operations, and risk teams, alongside leadership of accounting staff to maintain high standards and support ongoing development.

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in insurance accounting, ideally within the Lloyd’s market
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and regulatory requirements
• Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills