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Head of Finance A rapidly growing insurance business , is seeking an experienced finance leader to join the team and in this you will be working closely with the COO and senior leadership team, the role will ensure the finance function operates efficiently and meets all reporting, regulatory, and governance requirements while also strengthening financial controls, procedures, and operational processes. The Role Lead the finance function, combining BAU delivery with process and control improvements Partner with the COO and senior leadership team Manage and support a team of 6 Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day finance operations Manage month-end close (journals, reconciliations, reporting) Deliver management accounts and board reporting packs Ensure strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity Support statutory reporting and external audits Drive process improvements and enhance finance systems Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, risk, and operations teams What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Strong leadership experience within insurance or reinsurance Experience with US GAAP / US insurance entities Strong technical accounting knowledge Hands-on, delivery-focused approach Excellent stakeholder management skills

We are looking for an experienced and driven Customer Support Manager to lead our Customer Support/Underwriting team at Car Finance 247. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate people leader to take ownership of a high-performing department and make a real impact on both team development and customer experience. You'll be responsible for managing a team of around 20 FTE, ensuring smooth click apply for full job details

Lead strategic change initiatives within finance and underwriting for a specialist benefits provider. Provide senior actuarial input on pricing and risk, manage cross-functional teams, ensure governance, and communicate with senior stakeholders. Drive process improvements, mentor junior staff, and build strong business relationships to support growth and operational excellence. Responsibilities & Expectations: Lead and coordinate key projects to achieve successful outcomes Communicate progress, risks, and results to senior leadership Support and guide team members to develop their skills Provide expert input to influence business decisions and strategies Foster collaboration across different teams and departments Drive continuous improvement and adapt to change proactively About You: Qualified actuary with strong post-qualification experience Background in pricing, reserving, or risk management Skilled in actuarial modeling and relevant software (GLM experience preferred) Proven leadership and team management abilities Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive mindset with a focus on driving change and delivering results Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Medical Director - Medical Services & Delivery Location: Hybrid (Tunbridge Wells office 2-3 days/week) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Partnered with AXA Health Exclusively managed by Opus People Solutions Opus People Solutions is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for AXA Health in the search for a visionary Medical Director - Medical Services & Delivery . This is a high-impact, senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clinician with a strong background in healthcare insurance operations. About the Role This newly created position sits within AXA Health's Commercial team and is responsible for leading internal medical operations. You'll oversee the Medical Policy and Medical Underwriting teams, driving performance across medical, healthcare, and operational domains. You'll be instrumental in shaping AXA Health's strategic direction, building a team that sets the benchmark for excellence in the UK. This hybrid role requires attendance at AXA's Tunbridge Wells office, client sites, or industry events at least two days per week (moving to three days/week by late 2025). Key Responsibilities Medical Policy Development: Design and optimise policies for healthcare funding, ensuring regulatory alignment. Operational Efficiency: Monitor and improve policy effectiveness and customer experience. Claims Support: Provide expert guidance to claims teams across modalities and technologies. Annual & Bi-Annual Reviews: Lead reviews of policy terms and guidance to manage indemnity risk and ensure clarity. Clinical Risk Management: Chair the Clinical Risk Committee and oversee AXA Health's Clinical Risk Register. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for healthcare providers regarding treatment eligibility. Medical Underwriting Leadership: Ensure underwriting practices are efficient, compliant, and risk-aligned. Training & Development: Promote continuous improvement through staff training and workshops. Candidate Profile Medical qualification with substantial clinical experience. Postgraduate qualification or 3+ years in a similar leadership role. 10+ years of relevant experience, including clinical governance and risk management. Proven success in leading strategic initiatives in complex environments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in healthcare data tools. Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks. People and resource management expertise. Eligibility: Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. This role is classified under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and subject to periodic background screening. What AXA Offers Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Annual company & performance-based bonus 6,700 cash car allowance Up to 12% employer pension contributions Life Assurance (up to 10x salary) Private health cover 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & AXA employee discounts How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV via the Opus People Solutions website. For accessibility support, or a confidential chat contact

Corporate Credit Manager Epsom, Surrey Permanent Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits We're partnering with a well-established financial services organisation, that's looking to bring onboard an experienced Corporate Credit Manager. This position will see you leading two key teams, Corporate Credit Underwriting and Wholesale Administration, with the responsibility of six direct reports. Your role will play a central part in supporting lending decisions and managing dealer funding arrangements, acting as the link between finance, risk and business growth. You'll work with both corporate customers and the dealer network, handling deals that range from mid-value to multi-million pound funding requests. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop the underwriting and wholesale administration teams. Provide detailed financial analysis and recommendations on corporate lending proposals. Manage wholesale funding arrangements for dealer partners, including credit lines, schemes and facility reviews. Oversee risk situations such as late payments, cash trading or dealership closures. Work with senior management, credit committees and external partners to ensure sound lending decisions. Ensure compliance with internal policies, audits and regulatory requirements. About You: Strong background in credit underwriting, corporate finance or risk management. Comfortable reviewing and interpreting complex financial statements. Proven experience leading and developing teams. Confident communicator, able to build relationships at all levels. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups); exposure to Power BI or similar tools is a plus! What's on Offer: The chance to work with a well-respected organisation within the automotive sector. Exposure to significant lending volumes and complex transactions. Leadership responsibility with scope to shape processes and influence strategy. Competitive package, hybrid working and long-term career development opportunities. Refer a friend and earn a retail voucher worth up to 500! Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.

About us Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 business who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Team Leader in their Leeds office. The opportunity It's an exciting time to join as our business grows. The role is based within the renewals department as a Team Leader of the existing business-focused underwriting teams . The successful candidate will be working 3 days in the office / 2 days from home and dealing with a wide variety of Care, Social Welfare, Charity, and Not-for-Profit risks , in addition to the day-to-day leadership of the team . The team is well respected in the industry , having built a strong reputation. As the Team Leader , you will lead and monitor all aspects of workflow , ensuring financial targets such as GWP, renewal retention, cross- and up-selling are achieved. You'll be proactive , building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally with brokers, while monitoring and analysing broker and underwriter activity to identify successes and areas for improvement. Key accountabilities Provide leadership and direction to the renewal team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Lead and monitor team and individual performance , taking action where necessary Set SMART goals , manage resources, prioritise workflow, and review key deliverables Coach and develop the team to a high level of performance Deliver excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals and mid-term adjustments to meet deadlines and maximise business development opportunities Identify and implement changes to deliver exceptional customer service Contribute to the profitability and financial performance of the business through efficient working practices Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the team and wider business Attend underwriting and broker meetings , providing insight into developments, trends, and feedback on market conditions Manage a portfolio of risks , underwriting large and complex renewal cases within defined underwriting authority Skills & experience Strong people management and project skills, with the ability to structure task allocations around critical goals Underwriting experience , ideally within care/social welfare or commercial combined lines Excellent organisational and delegation skills Strong technical and communication skills (written and spoken) Proven ability to coach and develop team members High accuracy and attention to detail Track record in building and developing broker relationships ACII or similar qualification preferred Benefits Excellent starting salary plus 25% annual bonus and strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra leave Company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, season ticket loan , and other benefits Opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career , with full support provided

Medical Director - Medical Services & Delivery Location: Hybrid (Tunbridge Wells office 2-3 days/week) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Partnered with AXA Health Exclusively managed by Opus People Solutions Opus People Solutions is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for AXA Health in the search for a visionary Medical Director - Medical Services & Delivery . This is a high-impact, senior leadership opportunity for an experienced clinician with a strong background in healthcare insurance operations. About the Role This newly created position sits within AXA Health's Commercial team and is responsible for leading internal medical operations. You'll oversee the Medical Policy and Medical Underwriting teams, driving performance across medical, healthcare, and operational domains. You'll be instrumental in shaping AXA Health's strategic direction, building a team that sets the benchmark for excellence in the UK. This hybrid role requires attendance at AXA's Tunbridge Wells office, client sites, or industry events at least two days per week (moving to three days/week by late 2025). Key Responsibilities Medical Policy Development: Design and optimise policies for healthcare funding, ensuring regulatory alignment. Operational Efficiency: Monitor and improve policy effectiveness and customer experience. Claims Support: Provide expert guidance to claims teams across modalities and technologies. Annual & Bi-Annual Reviews: Lead reviews of policy terms and guidance to manage indemnity risk and ensure clarity. Clinical Risk Management: Chair the Clinical Risk Committee and oversee AXA Health's Clinical Risk Register. Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary contact for healthcare providers regarding treatment eligibility. Medical Underwriting Leadership: Ensure underwriting practices are efficient, compliant, and risk-aligned. Training & Development: Promote continuous improvement through staff training and workshops. Candidate Profile Medical qualification with substantial clinical experience. Postgraduate qualification or 3+ years in a similar leadership role. 10+ years of relevant experience, including clinical governance and risk management. Proven success in leading strategic initiatives in complex environments. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in healthcare data tools. Deep understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance frameworks. People and resource management expertise. Eligibility: Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. This role is classified under the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) and subject to periodic background screening. What AXA Offers Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Annual company & performance-based bonus 6,700 cash car allowance Up to 12% employer pension contributions Life Assurance (up to 10x salary) Private health cover 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Option to buy/sell up to 5 days leave Wellbeing services & AXA employee discounts How to Apply To apply, please submit your CV via the Opus People Solutions website. For accessibility support, or a confidential chat contact

Job Title: Corporate Credit Manager Location: Surrey (2 days on-site) Position Type: Permanent Excellent salary on offer plus bonus and car allowance! Our client, a global leader in their sector, is seeking an experienced Corporate Credit Manager to lead their corporate underwriting and wholesale funding teams. This is a high-responsibility role involving credit decisions for complex funding requests, supporting commercial lending across a diverse portfolio of corporate clients and business partners. You will oversee a team of analysts and administrators, ensuring credit risk is managed effectively, legal and compliance standards are met, and relationships with internal and external stakeholders are maintained to the highest standard. Key Responsibilities: Manage and develop a team of credit underwriters and wholesale funding administrators Review and approve large-scale commercial credit applications (£125k-£250m) Monitor portfolio performance, service levels, and department KPIs Handle legal, financial, and operational aspects of credit lines, acquisitions, takeovers, and dealer risk events Collaborate with senior stakeholders to develop funding strategies for dealer and fleet customers Oversee risk controls including SOX compliance, security documentation, and interest rate management Drive process improvements (Kaizen) and support cross-functional projects Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in corporate credit underwriting or commercial lending Ability to interpret financial statements and assess credit risk for mid-to-large businesses Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and mitigate risks Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams or mentoring junior staff Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups); Power BI or PowerPoint desirable Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.