Head of Finance Transformation

About the role

A client is looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Finance Transformation to lead finance transformation, financial reporting, capital management and technology-driven process improvements within a dynamic organisation. The role reports to senior leadership and presents to the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Lead accurate and timely statutory, group and management reporting in line with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive finance transformation, process automation and BI initiatives to improve reporting, forecasting and financial operations.
• Develop dashboards, financial analytics and insights to support executive decisions and performance management.
• Optimise balance sheet, cash flow, liquidity and working capital through credit control, collections and payment management.
• Partner with Actuarial and Risk teams on solvency, capital adequacy and capital management.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance and continuous monitoring across finance and reporting.
• Lead finance system upgrades, digital transformation and integration of financial and reporting platforms.
• Advise senior leadership on business performance, financial strategy and capital priorities, and present to the Board, regulators and key stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor and develop finance teams and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Required profile

• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of overall experience, including at least 5 years in senior finance leadership roles covering financial reporting and capital management.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, SLFRS 17 and insurance-specific capital frameworks; experience in insurance is preferred.
• Proven track record leading finance transformation, process automation and technology-driven solutions.