Group Finance Director
*Job Type: Full-time
*Location: London/ Hybrid
*Salary: Competitive
My exciting new client is seeking a driven and ambitious Group Finance Director who is ready to play a pivotal leadership role in a market leading Insurtech company. The company is in a period of significant growth, with ambitions to accelerate over the next 3-5 years. This position is not for those who prefer the predictable; it’s for a leader eager to drive change and be part of a success story.
Day to Day of the Role:
*Manage the business’s Insurance performance and commitments.
*Oversee the relationship with our audit partner and ensure the successful completion of audits.
*Offer strategic advice to improve financial performance and identify new business opportunities.
*Accountable for financial management and operations, ensuring regulatory standards and controls within the Finance function.
*Develop financial and tax strategies, oversee transactions and processing systems, and implement operational best practices.
*Maintain robust internal controls and adhere to GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements for financial and tax reporting.
*Formulate the company’s future direction and establish a framework to prioritise strategic initiatives.
*Accountable for underwriting performance, developing insights into book performance, and improving the loss ratio.
*Manage corporate obligations including company secretary duties, accounts preparation, taxation, options schemes, and audit processes.
*Prepare the business for a potential future exit.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Consolidated experience as an FD, with progressively responsible financial leadership roles.
*Fully qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent
*Excellent technical financial expertise supported by relevant finance qualifications.
*Experience leading a Finance function in a regulated/insurance business.
*Experience in leading or being part of a sale process.
*Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organisation.
*Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
*High level of integrity, dependability, resilience, and determination to succeed.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary package (including share options).
*Opportunity to be part of a high-performing team in a dynamic and innovative environment.
*Potential for significant rewards associated with company success and exit.