Interim Syndicate Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Syndicate Finance Manager to join a leading Lloyd's insurer on a 12-18 month fixed-term contract. This is a broad and highly visible role, taking ownership of Lloyd's regulatory reporting while working closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial, Underwriting and Risk.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the timely delivery of statutory and regulatory reporting, driving process improvements, supporting finance transformation initiatives and helping develop junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the preparation and review of Lloyd's regulatory returns and statutory reporting.
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• Manage the end-to-end syndicate reporting timetable, ensuring all reporting deadlines are met.
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• Oversee the production of Syndicate Financial Statements and ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting requirements.
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• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, coordinating audit activity and managing stakeholder relationships.
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• Present financial and underwriting commentary to senior management and governance committees.
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• Support Lloyd's capital setting activities and the annual syndicate distribution process.
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• Drive process improvements, reporting efficiencies and finance transformation initiatives.
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• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure appropriate governance across reporting processes.
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• Collaborate with teams across Finance, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk and MI to deliver high-quality reporting.
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• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the Syndicate Finance team.
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Candidate Profile

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong experience within the Lloyd's insurance market and a proven background in syndicate finance and regulatory reporting.