Head of Finance

Head of Finance – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid, London – City

Full time, Fixed Term

Salary: £80,000-£90,000 per annum

Our mission

The overarching purpose of the Chartered Insurance Institute (‘the Institute’) is to educate and support our members to deliver services to the highest professional standards and to advocate for the public good. By doing this the Institute builds and maintains public trust in the insurance, financial planning, and mortgage advice professions.

Our vision

Our vision is that CII and PFS professionals build a world which delivers ever greater financial resilience for individuals and societies more broadly.

Your role

As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and operations of the CII Group. Reporting to the Executive Director, Resources & People, you will lead the delivery of high-quality financial reporting, forecasting, and business analysis, ensuring alignment with best practices and evolving industry standards.

You will oversee the integrity of financial controls, manage treasury operations, and support compliance with finance-owned policies. Your leadership will drive the development of robust financial models, enhance business planning, and inform pricing strategies through detailed product profitability analysis.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders to foster a culture of financial accountability. You will also monitor external financial developments, assess operational risks, and contribute to strategic decision-making through insightful analysis and process improvements.

You

• You’re a qualified finance professional (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with substantial post-qualification experience and a strong track record in senior finance leadership roles.
• You’ve led high-performing finance teams and cross-functional groups, bringing clarity, structure, and motivation to complex environments.
• You’re confident navigating board-level conversations and influencing senior stakeholders with credibility and insight.
• You bring deep technical expertise in accounting, taxation, and financial reporting, paired with a sharp analytical mindset and commercial awareness.
• You’ve successfully implemented or played a key role in finance systems transformation, and you’re comfortable leveraging technology to improve processes.
• You communicate with precision and purpose—whether presenting financial strategy, guiding teams, or engaging across the organisation.

Your benefits

In addition to a market-benchmarked base salary, here are some of the benefits you can expect from CII as a valued colleague:

• 10% non-contributory pension
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Modern office space located in 20 Fenchurch Street (Walkie-Talkie) with free Sky Garden access and discounts

Next steps

If you would like to explore this opportunity with us for the next step in your career, we look forward to receiving your application through the Apply feature at the top of this advert.

If you have any queries or require assistance, please get in touch on ukjobs@cii.co.uk and we will endeavour to come back to you as soon as possible.