We are seeking a Finance Director to drive strategic financial leadership within a fast-growing, profitable business at the intersection of financial services, insurance, and digital solutions. Partnering with household names, our client offers market-leading insurance products. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll lead the finance function, optimising performance and ensuring compliance in a regulated financial services environment. You'll play a key role in strategic decision-making, risk management, and financial planning, while leveraging technology to drive automation and efficiency. This role is offered on a hybrid working model, with the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic insights, oversee pricing models
* Drive commercial strategy and profitability
* Lead a fast-paced Finance department
* Lead management accounting and audits, ensure FCA compliance
* Develop and manage real-time performance dashboards
* Complete reconciliations of key balances
* Review and approve supplier payment runs
* Forecast cash flow, oversee claims reserves, and implement financial controls through budgeting & risk management
* Enhance automation, AI-driven forecasting, and digital finance transformation
* Build strong relationships with investors, underwriters, and financial institutions
* Review and approve payroll and key payments
* Ensure full FCA and GDPR compliance within financial operations
* Statutory accounts, VAT and FCA returns
* Technology automation and process improvement
Requirements
* Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) with experience managing a reporting finance team
* Expertise in Financial Services setting (Insurance ideal)
* Proven track record in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments (any PE experience advantageous)
* Strong commercial acumen, with experience overseeing effective sales commission schemes and digital finance models
* Knowledge of FCA regulations, compliance, and financial risk frameworks
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