Syndicate Finance Manager

Arthur Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Hybrid working

Job summary

Global Insurer is seeking a Syndicate Finance Manager to lead end-to-end accounting and Lloyd's regulatory reporting for its flagship syndicate. You will independently manage a seasoned team of on-shore syndicate accountants and partner with the Head of Syndicate Accounting to uphold controls and drive performance.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic financial advisory, and seamless coordination with external auditors in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance teams
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end syndicate accounting and Lloyd's reporting
• Experience coordinating external auditors and internal controls

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end syndicate accounting and Lloyd's regulatory reporting for the flagship syndicate
• Manage and develop the on-shore syndicate accounting team
• Ensure timely, accurate accounting deliverables and financial reporting
• Collaborate with Head of Syndicate Accounting to maintain strong financial controls
• Engage with external auditors and coordinate audit activities
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes and controls

Skills

Leadership

Syndicate accounting

Regulatory reporting

Job description

A leading reputable global Insurer are in the market for a Syndicate Finance Manager to join the business during an exciting and significant period of change across their business model particularly within Finance.

This role will be responsible for the end-to-end accounting and Lloyd's regulatory reporting for their flagship syndicate and will independently manage an experienced team of qualified on-shore syndicate accountants.

Responsibilities include;

• Collaborate with the Head of Syndicate Accounting & Reporting to establish a strong financial control environment, ensuring controls remain effective, proportionate, and aligned with the needs of the syndicate.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Syndicate Accounting & Reporting team, supporting individual development, building capability, and creating a strong culture of performance and accountability.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end syndicate ledger, ensuring the integrity of financial records and the timely and accurate delivery of accounting activities.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and management information to support business decision-making, highlighting key performance trends and explaining movements between actual, forecast, and planned results.
• Lead the relationship with external syndicate auditors, acting as the primary Finance contact, coordinating audit activity, addressing complex queries, and ensuring issues are resolved effectively and within agreed timescales.
• Establish and embed scalable finance and controllership practices that improve the quality, efficiency, and reliability of financial operations while supporting the changing requirements of the business.
• Champion continuous improvement across the Finance function by identifying inefficiencies, challenging existing ways of working, and leading initiatives that enhance processes, controls, and overall effectiveness.
• Act as a Finance adviser and subject matter expert on strategic and operational initiatives, providing specialist guidance on syndicate accounting, financial reporting, and related Finance matters.

This role is viewed as a senior position within the Syndicate Finance function, you'll deputise the Head of Syndicate Accounting and will be influential in the success of the already high performing team.

Ideal for someone that is looking for a fresh challenge, new people, processes and systems and is enthused by a fast-paced, dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Salary is c£130k + bonus, comprehensive benefits and hybrid working.