This is a high-impact, senior-level role responsible for establishing a Line 1B financial controls capability from the ground up within a leading General Insurer and Lloyd’s Syndicate/MGA.

The role combines framework design, implementation and ongoing oversight, with responsibility for building a robust control environment and enhancing risk and control monitoring across Finance.

You will focus on the integrity of data flowing from Policy Administration (PA) systems into the General Ledger, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of premium, claims and related financial data. In parallel, you will work closely with existing controls, risk and audit functions across the organisation to strengthen the overall control environment, support audit activity and promote a more proactive risk-aware culture.

This is a delivery-focused leadership role suited to an experienced professional who thrives in building structure, influencing stakeholders and embedding sustainable control frameworks in complex, data-driven environments.

Job Description

Controls Design & Implementation

Design and implement a Line 1B controls framework covering end-to-end data flows from PA systems through sub-ledgers into the General Ledger
Identify key risk points across operational and financial reporting processes, including premium, claims and transactional data flows
Establish standardised control documentation, including control definitions, risk mappings and ownership
Embed controls into business processes with clear accountability and practical execution

Controls Self-Assessment & Oversight (Finance)

Support Finance teams in developing and embedding a robust controls self-assessment (CSA) framework, including scope, methodology and documentation standards
Define clear expectations of control execution and evidencing, ensuring outputs are consistent, proportionate and audit-ready
Review and challenge the completeness and quality of control self-assessments, focusing on key risk areas and material processes
Drive consistency in how controls are performed, evidenced and assessed across Finance
Use CSA outputs to identify risk themes, control weaknesses and areas requiring improvement

Risk & Control Monitoring (Finance)

Enhance ongoing monitoring of key financial reporting controls across Finance, ensuring visibility of control effectiveness and emerging risks
Develop reporting to track control performance, exceptions and key risk indicators

This is a high-impact, senior-level role responsible for establishing a Line 1B financial controls capability from the ground up within a leading General Insurer and Lloyd’s Syndicate/MGA.

The role combines framework design, implementation and ongoing oversight, with responsibility for building a robust control environment and enhancing risk and control monitoring across Finance.

Job Description

Controls Design & Implementation

Design and implement a Line 1B controls framework covering end-to-end data flows from PA systems through sub-ledgers into the General Ledger
Identify key risk points across operational and financial reporting processes, including premium, claims and transactional data flows
Establish standardised control documentation, including control definitions, risk mappings and ownership
Embed controls into business processes with clear accountability and practical execution

Controls Self-Assessment & Oversight (Finance)

Support Finance teams in developing and embedding a robust controls self-assessment (CSA) framework, including scope, methodology and documentation standards
Define clear expectations of control execution and evidencing, ensuring outputs are consistent, proportionate and audit-ready
Review and challenge the completeness and quality of control self-assessments, focusing on key risk areas and material processes
Drive consistency in how controls are performed, evidenced and assessed across Finance
Use CSA outputs to identify risk themes, control weaknesses and areas requiring improvement

Risk & Control Monitoring (Finance)

Enhance ongoing monitoring of key financial reporting controls across Finance, ensuring visibility of control effectiveness and emerging risks
Develop reporting to track control performance, exceptions and key risk indicators

Financial Controls Lead (Line 1B)

Financial Controls Lead (Line 1B)

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