Head of Claims Finance

Oliver James; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global P&C insurance organization is seeking a Head of Claims Finance in New York to oversee all financial aspects of the claims function. This strategic role involves driving financial planning, performance management, and transformation initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience in insurance finance and strong skills in analytics and financial modeling. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in a leadership or controller-level role.
• Expertise in claims reserve accounting and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and performance management for Claims.
• Deliver insights and analysis to drive decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally for process improvement.

Skills

Finance leadership

Property & casualty insurance

Financial modeling

Data analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Workday

Power BI

Tableau

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Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Oliver James is partnered with a leading global P&C insurance organization known for its strong financial performance and commitment to innovation. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, it places a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, operational efficiency, and investing in technology to enhance claims and finance functions.

Job Summary:

The Head of Finance for Claims will be a strategic partner to the Claims leadership team, overseeing all financial aspects of the function. This role will drive financial planning and performance management while leading transformation initiatives to optimize processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities. Candidates should excel in dynamic environments and bring significant experience in insurance finance, particularly supporting claims or operational units.

Job Description

Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for the Claims function

Deliver executive-level insights, dashboards, and variance analysis to support decision-making

Partner with leadership to evaluate KPI performance metrics and cost drivers, identifying opportunities for operational and financial enhancement

Manage monthly close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in coordination with corporate finance teams

Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to claims reserving methodologies

Serve as finance lead on transformation projects, providing ROI modeling and long-range planning support

Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Reinsurance, Underwriting, and Finance on process improvement and systems modernization efforts

Influence stakeholders at all levels through strong communication and relationship-building skills

Skills & Experience

8-12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or controller-level role

Strong background in property & casualty insurance with exposure to claims operations

Expertise in claims reserve accounting, FP&A, financial modeling and regulatory reporting

Proven track record supporting business transformation and technology implementations

Proficient with financial systems and data analytics tools (e.g., Workday, Power BI, Tableau)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Insurance

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