Head of Finance - Insurance

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We are working with a medical insurer who are seeking a Head of finance who is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organisation, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in shaping the financial strategy of the company and ensuring the organisation's financial health and sustainability

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy Development:
Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies aligned with the company's overall objectives and growth targets.

• Commercial Analysis:
Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitor performance, and customer behavior to identify opportunities for revenue growth and margin improvement.

• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
Oversee FP&A activities, including variance analysis, scenario modeling, and KPI tracking, to drive continuous improvement and optimize financial outcomes. Budgeting and Forecasting:
Lead the annual budgeting process and develop accurate financial forecasts to support decision-making and resource allocation

• Business Partnering:
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Development, to provide financial insights and support strategic initiatives.

• Performance Management:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics to monitor financial performance against targets and drive accountability across the organisation.

• Financial Reporting and Control:
Oversee the timely and accurate financial reporting, including monthly management reports, board presentations, and regulatory filings, in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Cash Flow Management:
Manage cash flow effectively to support operational needs and optimize working capital efficiency. Oversee relationships with financial institutions (Banks)

Experience

• Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA or recognized international equivalent)

• Critical thinking skills including the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and discern what is important and draw valid conclusions.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills - ability to lead and influence discussions to Board level

• Exceptional presentation skills – ability to tell a story to gain buy-in

• Excellent relationship management across all levels of a comparable size/structure organisation

• Experience of conducting commercial and financial analysis to drive and implement change at an operational and strategic level

• Experience of leading business wide FP&A including budgeting, reporting and forecasting

• Experience in a leadership role

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function Finance
• Industries Insurance

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