Head of Finance

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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