Syndicate Financial Controller

Arthur Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent bonus

Market leading benefits package

Job summary

Arthur Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading Lloyd's syndicate underwriter to recruit a Syndicate Financial Controller to lead the finance function and regulatory reporting. You will own the end-to-end financial control framework and ensure robust, compliant statements and governance for the syndicate.

You will advise senior leadership using financial analysis and performance data, build strong relationships with auditors and external stakeholders, and drive transformation to enhance

Job description

A market leading specialty underwriter are in the market for a Syndicate Financial Controller to join them in a newly created position as the syndicate finance lead. You will bring in-depth technical knowledge of Lloyd's regulatory returns to ensure accurate, timely and robust reporting and controls and will be an influential member of senior finance team.

• Take full accountability for the Syndicate’s financial control framework, overseeing the end-to-end production of financial statements, ensuring high standards of accuracy, governance and compliance with applicable accounting and regulatory standards.
• Own the Syndicate’s financial and regulatory reporting agenda, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to meet Lloyd’s, Group and BMA requirements and maintaining a strong, effective control environment. This include compliance with SOX.
• Act as a trusted financial adviser to senior leadership, using financial analysis, performance trends and technical accounting expertise to provide meaningful insights, challenge assumptions and support informed decisions.
• Build strong relationships across the finance and wider business, partnering with auditors, actuaries, outsourced service providers and internal teams to ensure high-quality outputs, robust data and efficient, sustainable processes.
• Lead the evolution of the finance function, embracing technology and new ways of working, contributing to transformation and systems initiatives, and continuously improving the efficiency, scalability and effectiveness of financial control

You must be;

• Fully Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience within Lloyd's financial reporting and accounting
• Highly proficient in using finance systems and knowledge of data warehousing and reporting tools
• Ability to confidently own and communicate complex financial information to key stakeholders both internally and externally
• Possess strong problem-solving skills, proactive approach and solutions driven mindset.
• Experience in presenting and liaising with C-Suit level personnel.

Salary on offer is up to £150k + excellent bonus and a market leading benefits package.