Interim Financial Controller

We are partnering with a leading general insurer in the London Market to recruit a Financial Controller to lead their Financial Accounting & Reporting function. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will take full ownership of statutory, management and group reporting while driving a forward-thinking financial control strategy across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly close processes, manage insurance/reinsurance accounting and deliver statutory financial statements under FRS 102 and FRS 103.
• Lead quarterly head office reporting and reforecasting on an IFRS 17 basis and produce Solvency UK and international regulatory returns.
• Act as the main contact for external audit workflows, manage internal control frameworks and monitor currency exposures.
• Partner with actuarial teams on reserving data integrity, Solvency UK Technical Provisions and serve as a member of the Reserving Committee.
• Mentoring, leading and developing a team of financial accountants, while championing finance systems optimisation and transformation initiatives.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience in London Market or general insurance.
• Proven expertise across IFRS, IFRS 17, Solvency UK and statutory reporting standards.
• Strong track record of team leadership, stakeholder management and collaborating with actuarial teams on technical provisions.

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