Head of Finance & Account Operations
Our client is a highly respected specialist services firm in the insurance sector seeking a senior leadership role with real influence across finance, operations, regulatory delivery, and client outcomes.
The position reports directly to the CEO and is suited to a technically strong, commercially minded leader who thrives at the intersection of finance, operations, people leadership, and regulatory assurance.
Opportunity
In this role you will have end-to-end accountability for Finance and Account Operations, ensuring both functions operate in lockstep to deliver accurate, compliant, timely, and scalable services to a sophisticated client base including insurers, reinsurers, underwriting agencies and Lloyd's coverholders.
You will act as a trusted internal and external authority, balancing technical excellence with pragmatic leadership as the business continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities
Provide senior leadership and integration across Finance and Account Operations
Act as the escalation point for complex financial, operational, and reporting matters
Ensure delivery of all client financial and regulatory obligations with absolute accuracy
Partner closely with the CEO, Director of Regulatory Affairs & Assurance, and Head of Risk & Compliance
Drive operational excellence, workflow optimisation, and continuous improvement
Lead, mentor, and develop senior managers and their teams
Deliver clear reporting, insights, and forward-looking capacity planning to support growth
Qualifications & Experience
10+ years' experience in a senior finance/operations role within the general insurance sector
Strong knowledge of insurance accounting, operations, and APRA prudential frameworks
Proven experience advising clients on complex technical and financial matters
CA or CPA qualification (mandatory)
Confident, values-led people leader with a strong client-centric mindset
Exceptional attention to detail, paired with commercial judgement
Benefits & Why This Role
Senior leadership role with direct access to the CEO
High-trust environment with strong professional standards
Opportunity to shape scalable, best-practice operations
Respected brand with a reputation for technical excellence and compliance
Application
If you're a senior finance leader in insurance looking for a role that blends technical depth, leadership, and strategic impact, we would welcome a conversation.
Please click Apply or forward your resume to Andrew Macleanan at .
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