Director of Financial Reporting and Controls

London and wider South East

We are working with a leading insurer to appoint a Director of Financial Reporting and Controls. This is a senior leadership role within a large, complex organisation, responsible for delivering accurate, timely and well-governed financial reporting, while strengthening financial controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, you will play a key role in shaping financial governance, influencing executive decision-making and driving continuous improvement across finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end financial reporting, including monthly management and group reporting
• Oversee statutory reporting, including annual reports and legal entity financial statements
• Direct regulatory reporting activities, including Solvency II requirements
• Ensure all tax obligations are met and identify tax planning opportunities
• Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors
• Provide technical accounting leadership and ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Own and enhance the financial controls framework, ensuring robust risk management
• Drive first-line controls testing, monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong financial governance and oversight of key judgements
• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, developing talent and capability
• Partner with senior stakeholders, including executives, regulators and external bodies
• Lead change initiatives and contribute to broader organisational transformation