Job description

A growing and entrepreneurial insurance business is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its London finance team.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a broad and commercially focused role with responsibility for financial control, reporting, regulatory compliance, and supporting the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership across finance, underwriting, operations, and actuarial teams while helping to build scalable processes and strengthen financial governance within a fast-paced insurance environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end financial reporting processes

Oversee financial controls, reconciliations, and audit management

Support regulatory and statutory reporting requirements

Manage insurance finance operations including premium and claims accounting

Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Drive process improvement and finance transformation initiatives

Partner with senior stakeholders to support business growth

Requirements

Big 4 qualified accountant

Strong Financial Controller or senior finance experience

Insurance, MGA, broker background considered or straight from Insurance audit.

Strong technical accounting and regulatory knowledge

Commercially minded with strong communication skills

Ability to thrive in a dynamic and growing business

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly ambitious insurance platform offering strong career progression, broad business exposure, and the chance to play a key role in shaping a growing finance function.