Financial Controller / Finance Director

Financial Controller / Finance Director Up to 125,000 + package London

Partner Financial are delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing specialist insurance business in the appointment of a Financial Controller/Finance Director. This is a newly created role that offers a rare opportunity to build and shape the finance function within a highly successful and expanding organisation operating within a complex, regulated environment.

The business has established a strong reputation within the insurance market and plays a central role in managing relationships across a broad network of property, insurance and intermediary partners. Having experienced significant growth in recent years, the organisation is now entering a pivotal phase where enhanced financial oversight, improved reporting capabilities and greater operational rigour are essential to support future expansion and maximise value creation.

Reporting into senior leadership, the successful candidate will take ownership of the finance function and act as a key business partner across the organisation. The role combines hands-on financial control with strategic financial management, providing a unique opportunity to influence decision-making, improve commercial visibility and strengthen the financial infrastructure of a business operating within a highly interconnected ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the finance function, taking responsibility for all aspects of financial control, reporting, compliance and operational finance activities. Deliver accurate and timely monthly management reporting, providing meaningful analysis and insight to support senior leadership decision-making. Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring robust reconciliations, financial integrity and clear variance analysis. Prepare statutory accounts, manage audit relationships and ensure full compliance with tax and regulatory obligations, including FCA requirements. Oversee all tax compliance obligations, including corporation tax and VAT reporting requirements. Develop and maintain robust forecasting models covering claims volatility, premium movements, accruals and clawback provisions. Oversee insurance-specific financial operations, including IBA reconciliations, premium trust accounts, commission settlements and broker cash flows. Manage complex insurance revenue streams, including premiums, commissions and fee arrangements, ensuring accurate recognition and reporting. Partner with senior stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting, ensuring alignment between financial plans and strategic objectives. Take ownership of short and medium-term cash flow planning, liquidity management and banking relationships. Fair Value requirements and relevant accounting standards including FRS 102 and FRS 103. Strengthen financial processes, controls and systems, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements and enhanced reporting capabilities. Build robust financial models to assess revenue performance, commission structures and commercial arrangements across key business partnerships. Work closely with senior leadership to ensure financial reporting supports strategic decision-making and continued growth.