Finance Director - Lloyd's Broker
Finance & Accountancy
London
£120,000
Reference: HH/RF-14234
A small but growing Lloyd’s insurance Broker is recruiting for a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic boutique in the London Market. This is more than a senior finance role—it’s an opportunity to influence strategic decisions, lead a versatile finance function, and work directly with a passionate team committed to excellence and growth in the specialty insurance space.
They are seeking an experienced, hands‑on Finance Director to be the backbone of our financial operations, working closely with the Managing Director, Board, and shareholders. This role offers a unique chance for a qualified accountant ready to step into a senior leadership position and make a tangible impact in a close‑knit, ambitious team.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the finance function: reporting, control, cash management, regulatory submissions, and strategic analysis.
- Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, commentary, and reliable financial reports on a fixed timetable.
- Manage balance sheets, controls, reconciliations, and month-end processes, ensuring strong governance.
- Oversee daily cash position, forecasts, working capital, and manage foreign currency exposure, particularly in USD and CAD.
- Handle client money management and regulatory reconciliations, including credit control and settlement processes.
- Ensure statutory accounts, tax compliance, and audit relationships are in excellent order.
- Support commercial decisions: budgeting, re-forecasting, and developing the medium-term financial plan.
- Provide insightful analysis on profitability, pipeline, revenue by territory/currency, and cost structures to the MD and Board.
- Lead finance input for strategic projects: new hires, funding, transactions, and shareholder matters.
- Maintain governance and compliance: regulatory reporting, company secretarial duties, policies, and delegated authorities.
- Manage HR administration, facilities, and oversee financial and operational systems to optimise efficiency.
Must-Have
- Full qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- Current experience as a Financial Controller or similar, ready for a step‑up.
- Proven track record in insurance broking and/or London Market operations, including client money handling and regulatory reporting.
- Confident communicator capable of engaging with senior stakeholders, including MD, Board, investors, auditors, and regulators.
- Pragmatic, commercially curious, and proactive with a can‑do attitude and a love for hands‑on finance management.
- Ability to work independently in a small team, setting priorities and driving initiatives forward.
This role is a genuine career-defining step—offering ownership, influence, and the chance to lead in a collaborative environment.
Neal Pavitt
020 4537 4003
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Finance Director - Lloyd's Broker employer: Harrison Holgate
Join a pioneering organisation that values excellence and innovation, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as the Group Head of Insurance will be instrumental in shaping global risk management strategies. With a commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful projects across multiple countries, all while being part of a supportive team that prioritises collaboration and strategic thinking.
