A well‑established specialty insurance MGA platform is seeking a Head of Finance to take ownership of finance leadership across a growing UK and international business. This is a senior role focusing on accurate reporting, robust controls and strong governance aligned to regulatory and capacity provider expectations.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Leadership & Governance
- Own the end-to-end finance function, including financial controls, policies and governance
- Act as senior finance partner to the COO and Executive Team, providing clear insight on performance, risks and opportunities
- Maintain and enhance a strong financial control framework appropriate for an MGA environment
Reporting & Compliance
- Full responsibility for statutory accounts, VAT, audit and regulatory financial reporting
- Lead the annual audit process and manage external auditor relationships
- Ensure timely, accurate management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Oversee FCA-related financial compliance in collaboration with Risk & Compliance
Technical & Operational Finance
- Oversight of technical accounting, including premiums, commissions, claims funds, bordereaux and profit commission
- Ensure accurate month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations and approvals
- Financial oversight of delegated authority arrangements and capacity provider reporting
- Support financial due diligence for new business, acquisitions or portfolio changes
FP&A & Commercial Support
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Provide decision support and financial modelling to support growth and profitability
- Develop cost management and performance monitoring frameworks
- Lead and develop a small finance team, including performance management and succession planning
Personal Profile
- Senior finance leadership experience within an MGA, insurer, Lloyd’s syndicate or broker
- Strong background in statutory reporting, audit and regulatory finance
- Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS; IFRS 17 exposure beneficial)
- Solid understanding of MGA operations, delegated authority and bordereaux processes
- Experience with finance systems and strong Excel modelling skills
- Commercial, detail-oriented and delivery-focused
- Comfortable operating in a growth‑oriented, entrepreneurial environment
- Trusted advisor to senior stakeholders with clear communication skills
- High standards of integrity, governance and professionalism
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