Interim Syndicate Financial Controller

Interim Syndicate Financial Controller

Senior interim opportunity to lead the financial management of a Lloyd's syndicate and managing agency. Join a London–based finance team in a key leadership position, overseeing regulatory reporting, financial accounting, and stakeholder management in accordance with Lloyd's rules and standards. This role requires strong Lloyd's market expertise and the ability to work at pace with executive–level stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage syndicate finance function including review of regulatory returns (Flash, QMB, SUK, QAD, AAD, QF1, AF1)
• Oversee budgets, cashflow management, tax filings, and financial accounting for syndicate and managing agency
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet, and Board packs with commentary
• Ensure compliance with Lloyd's regulations, byelaws, and UK GAAP statutory accounts
• Manage internal and external stakeholders including actuaries, auditors, regulators, and Lloyd's
• Drive development of systems, processes, and controls for management and regulatory reporting
• Support annual business planning processes and strategic initiatives with executive team
• Lead and empower finance team (4 direct reports)

Requirements

• 5+ years Lloyd's market experience – ESSENTIAL
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong UK GAAP knowledge
• 3+ years team management experience in (re)insurance
• In–depth knowledge of Lloyd's regulatory environment and reporting requirements
• Proven financial skills across multiple legal entities
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Well–organised, autonomous, and able to deliver under tight deadlines
• Strong leadership with ability to lead and empower teams

What's On Offer

High–impact interim leadership role at the heart of Lloyd's syndicate operations. Work directly with executive stakeholders on strategic initiatives while managing critical regulatory and financial reporting. Opportunity to lead an established team and drive process improvements in a fast–paced environment.

Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process and has a hybrid office working environment