Help build the finance engine behind a fast-growing, private equity-backed group where strong reporting and control directly shape smarter decisions and sustained growth.
Overview
A UK provider of property related insurance and support services is investing in its platform, data and finance function for the next phase of growth.
As
Financial Controller, you’ll lead the day-to-day finance operation—ensuring accurate numbers, timely reporting, and robust controls. Reporting to the
Financial Director, you’ll lead a team of four (Finance Manager + three Accounts Assistants), setting standards, reviewing output, resolving complex issues, and continuously improving how the function runs.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close and monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and delivery to an agreed timetable
- Maintain strong balance sheet control: reconciliations, clear ownership, evidence, and resolution of aged/unexplained items
- Oversee key accounting areas including revenue/commission income, provisions, deferred income, cancellations and refunds
- Lead cash flow oversight, forecasting, bank reconciliations, and working capital management
- Control insurer balances and settlements including cancellations, refunds and clawbacks.
- Coordinate statutory accounts and annual audit, acting as the main point of contact for auditors
- Own finance input into FCA regulatory reporting, including RMAR
- Strengthen and document controls (authorisation, segregation of duties, review) and drive practical improvements/automation
- Coach and develop the Finance Manager and Accounts Assistants; be a go-to finance partner across the business
Must-Have
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
- Experience in an FCA-regulated business (insurance intermediary, broker or MGA), including RMAR and client/insurer money requirements
- Strong financial accounting, reporting and control experience (month-end, management accounts, balance sheet)
- Experience controlling insurer balances and commission settlements (including cancellations and clawbacks)
- Proven experience leading and developing a small finance team
- Cash flow reporting and working capital management experience
- Experience coordinating audits and preparing statutory accounts
- Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems/reporting tools
If you’re a hands-on finance leader who takes pride in reliable numbers, strong controls, and developing a team—apply now.
