Director - Group Finance

Director - Group Finance - Insurance - London (4 days office) - £150,000 - £175,000

Your new company
A leading insurance group is seeking an experienced Director - Group Finance to oversee group-level financial reporting, consolidation, IFRS 17 delivery, audit management, and to play a key role in supporting M&A activity. This is a high-impact leadership role within a dynamic and growing organisation, offering significant exposure to senior executives and strategic decision-making.

Your new role
You will be responsible for:

• Leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  
• Overseeing preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, including technical accounting guidance and high-quality disclosures.
  
• Owning IFRS 17 reporting, working closely with actuarial, FP&A, and business units to validate assumptions, outputs, and controls.
  
• External audit, managing timelines, deliverables, and strengthening the financial control environment.
  
• Supporting M&A transactions.
  

What you'll need to succeed

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in insurance within a group environment.
• Deep technical knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 17.
• Strong leadership capability and experience managing group reporting or consolidation processes.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions.
• A proactive, analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail and a drive for continuous improvement.

What you'll get in return
A competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a senior position for a fast-growing insurance group. The role will give access to senior stakeholders and the chance to drive continuous financial improvement across the group.
What you need to do now
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