Syndicate Financial Controller

Syndicate Financial Controller

Location:

London  |  Permanent  |  Hybrid About the Role Senior leadership opportunity to join a global leader in risk management as Syndicate Financial Controller. Lead a small Syndicate Accounting team, owning all aspects of syndicate financial close, regulatory reporting, and control framework governance. This role combines technical accounting excellence with strategic leadership, working directly with the Syndicate CFO and senior stakeholders across a complex Lloyd's operation.

Key Responsibilities Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for Syndicate, service company, and managing agency, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance

Manage general ledger integrity, reconciliations, and escalation of complex accounting issues

Partner with Syndicate CFO on financial performance and provide senior stakeholder management across functions

Ensure compliance with Lloyd's, FCA/PRA, and Group reporting standards with audit coordination

Own and develop the Syndicate Financial Control Framework including process documentation and risk matrices

Drive continuous improvement in controls, governance, and process automation opportunities

Lead finance requirements through system enhancements and data transformation initiatives

Lead, mentor, and develop a team Requirements Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in Lloyd's market

Deep knowledge of Lloyd's market including Xchanging, LCA processes, and regulatory landscape

Proven team leadership experience with strong management and mentoring capabilities

Excellent technical accounting skills with strong attention to detail

Experience working with underwriting, claims, and policy administration systems

Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency with ability to drive process improvements

Strong communication skills with ability to interact at all levels

Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

Oracle ERP experience, knowledge of CMR/MDC, Lloyd's reporting forms (FCA/PRA), and data transformation project experience.

What's On Offer Senior leadership role in a global risk management business with genuine impact on syndicate governance and financial controls. Lead a talented team in a complex Lloyd's operation while working directly with Syndicate CFO on strategic initiatives. Opportunity to drive transformation through process improvements, automation, and systems enhancement in a hybrid working environment.

Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment.