Job type
ContractLocation
BristolWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
InsurancePay
Competitive
6-month interim finance contract
- Job Title: Interim Head of Finance
- Reporting to: CFO
- Location: Central Bristol – 3 days required in the office per week
- Length of assignment: 6 months initially (rest of 2025)
Our client is looking for an experienced candidate (10 years+ post qualification), with substantial insurance company experience (including Solvency II/UK), and dealing directly with the PRA & FCA.
Job Purpose
To re-engineer the current finance function to deliver the following structure and combined resources such that the finance function has the requisite skills, experience and commitment to deliver:
- Strong and effective financial control
- Reliable and accurate regulatory reporting as required (PRA, HMRC…)
- Strong expense management, reporting and engagement with the relevant ExCo members
- Dynamic finance input and representation as required on the Society’s change agenda and associated projects
Key Responsibilities
- To provide finance leadership and direction to the finance function and the Society as a whole, reporting to the FD and the broader ExCo as required.
- To lead the annual budgeting & expense apportionment modelling and forecasting processes, working closely with all key stakeholders, but in particular the CFO & FD, & Head of Sales & Marketing.
- To own the monthly financial management reporting for all subsidiaries, scope to include financial performance year-to-date, compliance or otherwise with key financial controls.
- To lead and own completion of all annual statutory accounts, within the required timeframe and to the standard required.
- To set and operate appropriate financial controls for the Society and its primary subsidiary, scope to include:
- for policyholder accounting (premiums and claims) where applicable for the whole portfolio;
- commissions payable:
- reinsurance accounting:
- accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- To monitor & manage cash flow and liquidity forecasts in conjunction with the FD liability/asset matching, and treasury management.
- To operate the payroll for the Society and the Society’s superannuation schemes
- To own and manage key relationships such as the internal and external audit partners and the chair of the Society’s audit committee.
- To manage the existing finance team, providing coaching and support as appropriate, ensuring clarity of roles & responsibilities.
Knowledge & Experience
- Qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification
- 10 years+ post-qualification experience, with substantial insurance company experience (including Solvency II/UK), and dealing directly with the PRA & FCA
- Sharp commercial acumen, intellect and a seasoned professional who is seen as a valued strategic advisor and business partner.
- Experienced and motivated self-starter, using their own initiative, and the ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility.
- Excellent communicator, ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
- High level of self-awareness and ability to get the best out of people.
- Creative approach to problem-solving.
- Leadership qualities – capable of leading the team and acting as a coach and mentor
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Charles Maidment from the Hays senior finance team in Bristol.
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