High Finance (UK) Limited T/A HFG

A leading London Market Insurance firm is looking to hire an Operations Specialist to join their team. You will manage and oversee assigned processes end-to-end (NTN), ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. You will also identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement. Furthermore, you will act as a referral and trainer for offshore teams and engage with internal stakeholders to ensure the Operating Model is effectively implemented and optimised. KEY REQUIREMENTS: Strong verbal, numerical, and analytical skills Strong stakeholder management skill London Market experience is a plus Insurance experience is a necessity Comfortable with handling, querying, and interpreting large sets of data Ability to train others effectively

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading specialist insurer on an initial 6-month contract. This is a highly commercial role, partnering directly with underwriting and business leaders to provide insight, challenge performance, and support strategic decision-making. This position will suit a qualified accountant with strong business partnering capabilities and a proven track record within the motor insurance sector. Key Responsibilities Provide commercial analysis and performance insight, identifying trends and challenging business performance where appropriate. Partner closely with underwriting teams to support decision-making and improve financial outcomes. Own monthly management reporting and performance packs, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and actionable insight. Lead underwriting input into forecasts, budgets, and business planning processes across multiple classes and products. Support broker performance reviews, sales planning, and strategic growth initiatives. Produce financial analysis and business cases to support new opportunities and investment decisions. Monitor market, competitor, and economic developments, assessing their impact on business performance. Drive reporting enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives. Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with internal governance requirements. Support ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives as required. Essential Experience Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred). Previous Finance Business Partner experience within the insurance sector. Strong motor insurance experience is essential. Experience partnering with underwriting teams and supporting underwriting performance analysis. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders. Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. Experience working with large datasets and translating data into meaningful business insights. Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.

An international financial services group is seeking a FP&A Manager to support Group-wide planning, operational performance analysis, and executive reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The FP&A Manager role will focus on strengthening budgeting and forecasting processes, improving management reporting, and enhancing operational visibility, productivity, and performance control. Key Responsibilities Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and multi-year planning processes Develop and maintain driver-based financial and operational models Analyse financial and operational performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities Prepare Board and Executive reporting packs and performance analysis Support senior leadership with portfolio, profitability, capacity, and utilisation analysis Develop and monitor KPIs across productivity, efficiency, service delivery, and operational performance Conduct scenario modelling and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making Improve planning methodologies, reporting consistency, and management information processes Partner with cross-functional teams across international operations Support operational improvement initiatives through data-driven analysis and performance tracking Candidate Requirements Experiance within FP&A, operational finance, business performance, strategy, or consulting Strong hands-on financial modelling, forecasting, and analytical capability Experience preparing Board-level or senior management reporting Exposure to operational performance, workforce planning, productivity, or process improvement initiatives Professional qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CFA, MBA or equivalent) Financial services, insurance, or reinsurance experience preferred

Settlement Processing Manager (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract) Location: Chatham, Kent Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in the office Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: Competitive + Benefits Our client is seeking an experienced Settlement Processing Manager to lead a key finance operations function within a highly regulated financial services environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader with strong operational and process management experience to oversee a critical settlement processing team. The Role Reporting into senior finance leadership, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient delivery of settlement and financial processing services, maintaining robust controls, driving continuous improvement, and managing a team of five direct reports. Key responsibilities include: Leading the day-to-day settlement processing operation and ensuring high service standards. Managing financial processing activities across multiple business areas and stakeholders. Overseeing payment processes, reconciliations, and banking activities. Driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and system enhancements. Ensuring strong governance, risk management, and audit compliance across the function. Managing business continuity planning and operational resilience activities. Building, coaching, and developing a team of five finance professionals. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support ongoing business requirements. Acting as a deputy for the Head of Finance Operations when required. About You We are looking for a motivated and proactive leader who can confidently manage operational processes while developing and supporting a high-performing team. You will ideally have: Previous experience leading a cash settlement, payments, or finance operations function within a financial services environment. Proven people management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Strong process improvement and change management skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. Experience working with financial and banking systems. The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong attention to detail and a focus on controls, governance, and operational excellence. Insurance experience is not essential. What's on Offer? 12-month fixed-term contract with a leading financial services organisation. Opportunity to lead a critical operational function and influence process improvements. Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the Chatham office). Collaborative and supportive working environment. Strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement.

HFG are currently partnering with a London market re-insurer in search for their next Syndicate Reporting Manager. This role is part of the Syndicate Finance team and is responsible for the timely and accurate close of the accounting ledges, along with the preparation and submission of regulatory returns for the Syndicates. Working closely with the Syndicate Controller proactive interaction with other functions across on all financial reporting matters to ensure all reporting deliverables and met within the deadlines set. Responsibilities: Complete all aspects of the quarterly close process and present the ledgers in accordance with UK GAAP Responsible for review of all Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliations Responsible for the preparation and management of the quarter end close timetable Responsible for the preparation and delivery of financial analysis and performance as required by group Develop and enhance the existing controlled accounting environment around ledger population and regulatory reporting Liaise with external auditors to ensure regulatory submission are signed and submitted to the regulatory bodies within the desired timelines Profile: Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or qualified by experience Experience within the insurance market for 7+ years preferably in the Lloyd's Market Experience in the completion of Lloyd's regulatory returns Experience in the production of UK GAAP Financial statements preferable in the Lloyd's Market Experience in the close process of a multi-currency ledger structure (Preferable Sun) Sound understanding of current insurance industry standards and external statutory and regulatory reporting requirements on both GAAP and Solvency

We are seeking an experienced Finance Advisory Lead for an initial 6 months to support a specialist insurance organisation through a period of strategic development and operational enhancement. This is a hands-on role working closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen financial governance, controls, reporting processes, and balance sheet management. The successful candidate will lead key finance initiatives, review and enhance financial controls, support liquidity and capital management activities, and provide technical accounting expertise across a complex insurance environment. Key responsibilities include: Supporting senior finance leadership on strategic and business-critical initiatives. Enhancing financial governance, reporting frameworks, and internal controls. Reviewing finance processes and implementing control improvements. Supporting liquidity forecasting, capital monitoring, and FX exposure management. Providing technical accounting guidance and documenting accounting policies. Performing balance sheet reviews and ad hoc financial analysis. Supporting reporting to executive management, boards, and committees. Conducting financial reviews and oversight of delegated underwriting arrangements. Requirements: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Significant experience within the Lloyd's and London Market insurance sector. Strong technical insurance accounting knowledge and understanding of Lloyd's regulatory requirements. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience of financial controls, governance, and finance transformation initiatives. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Knowledge of Solvency II reporting is advantageous.

Internal Auditor As an Internal Auditor working alongside a collaborative team, it is an exciting time to be joining this high performing Internal Audit function with a great culture of support and development, coupled with an attractive Hybrid working policy. The Internal audit function has a positive track record of developing and promoting its Internal Auditor community, offering progression and career direction. As an Internal Auditor your key responsibilities will include: Performing audit planning, delivering audit fieldwork, which may include use of data analytics, contributing to the drafting and finalising audit outcomes and reports, and following up on recommendations. Working with your audit team to agree objectives and timelines for each audit and regularly monitoring progress. Preparing audit files, supporting working papers and draft and final reports within agreed timescales and quality standards with Internal Audit Management Skills required: Relevant experience in an Internal Auditor capacity, or 2nd line assurance with a preference for general insurance business exposure, including working knowledge of data analytics and awareness of existing and emerging insurance risks and regulations. Wider FS sector exposure - applications welcome Able to work independently and as part of a team to deliver audits and non-audit activities within agreed timelines. Progress toward, or completion of, a professional qualification in internal audit, accountancy or another relevant discipline. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with a working knowledge or awareness of data analytics techniques Attractive hybrid policy available

We've partnered with a leading personal lines insurer to help them find a standout Lead Pricing Analyst to join their Home Pricing team. If you're passionate about data innovation and want to drive tangible improvements in pricing sophistication, this could be your ideal next move. Why This Role Stands Out: Big focus on external & geospatial data You'll lead the exploration and integration of new datasets-external and geospatial-to enhance pricing models, drive profitable growth, and bring new capabilities into the business. Strategic and technical balance This isn't a back-office modelling role. You'll be hands-on with pricing models and data, but also responsible for building business cases, presenting insights to senior stakeholders, and helping shape pricing strategy. Tools & Tech You'll work with GLMs and machine learning techniques using modern tools like R, Python, and actuarial pricing software. There's strong backing to innovate, test new approaches, and implement scalable solutions. Real impact in a supportive culture This is a business where pricing is seen as a growth driver-not just a compliance function. Your recommendations will directly influence commercial outcomes. What You'll Be Doing: Leading research into external and geospatial data to improve pricing models Building modelling frameworks to assess the value of new datasets Developing cost-benefit cases and supporting procurement of key data assets Conducting advanced pricing analyses and presenting clear, strategic insights Enhancing geospatial capabilities across risk selection, monitoring, and pricing Collaborating with legal, compliance, and external suppliers For more information please apply.