Financial Controller

Company: Hays Accountancy and Finance
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Location: Central London
Job Description:

Job Description

Your new company n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Financial Controller to join a highly respected and growing specialty insurance business operating within the Lloyd's market. This is a key leadership role, offering broad exposure across financial control, technical reporting, regulatory compliance and stakeholder management within a fast-paced underwriting environment.

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Your new role

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  • Lead all aspects of financial control for the syndicates and associated entities.
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  • Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
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  • Ensure timely and accurate statutory, regulatory and Lloyd's reporting.
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  • Manage the annual audit process and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
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  • Support Solvency II reporting requirements and wider regulatory submissions.
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  • Review and enhance financial controls, policies and procedures.
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  • Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to senior stakeholders.
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  • Partner with underwriting, actuarial and operations teams across the business.
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  • Drive process improvement and automation initiatives within finance.
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  • Lead, develop and mentor finance team members.
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What you'll need to succeed

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  • Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
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  • Proven experience within the Lloyd's and London Market insurance sector.
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  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
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  • Knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS and regulatory reporting requirements.
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  • Experience managing audits and working with senior stakeholders.
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  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
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  • Commercially minded with excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
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  • Experience of syndicate reporting and Lloyd's returns
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What you'll get in return

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  • Opportunity to join an ambitious insurance organisation.
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  • High-profile role with significant exposure across the business.
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  • Collaborative and supportive working environment.
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  • Genuine opportunity to influence finance strategy and process improvement.
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What you need to do now n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Posted: October 1st, 2026