At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and controls, ensuring compliance and driving improvements.
- Company: A leading insurer with a focus on innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape financial governance.
- Other info: Join a high-performing team and contribute to organisational transformation.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a senior role within a dynamic organisation.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with extensive leadership experience in the insurance sector.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 130000 £ per year.
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
Skills & Experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA preferred) with strong academic background
- Extensive senior leadership experience within the insurance environment
- Deep technical expertise in financial reporting, regulatory frameworks and controls
- Strong knowledge of Solvency II, IFRS and UK regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to lead large teams and deliver high-quality financial outputs
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging at Board level
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capability
- Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights
- Track record of delivering change programmes and driving operational improvements
- Commercially astute with a strong understanding of business drivers and strategy
Director of Financial Reporting and Controls employer: Edenbrook
Edenbrook is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals in the financial reporting sector. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer numerous growth opportunities and support for continuous learning, all while working in a dynamic environment that values integrity and excellence. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a balanced work-life experience alongside competitive benefits tailored to enhance both personal and professional well-being.
