Hybrid Head of Financial Operations – Maternity Cover

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About the role

  • Head of Financial Operations responsible for all financial reporting and team leadership at Zego. Leading financial operations in a dynamic insurance environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all financial reporting, including monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and consolidated group financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS/UK GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain robust internal controls and governance across all financial operations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of accountants and finance professionals.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration across the finance team.
  • Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and reconciliation processes.
  • Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external advisors.
  • Drive improvements in systems and processes to increase efficiency and scalability.
  • Partner with the CFO and Director of Finance to support strategic decision-making through timely and accurate financial insights.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning activities.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for automation and digital transformation in financial processes.

Requirements

  • Significant experience in an Insurance Finance role or FCA regulated Finance role
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualification experience in a senior finance role
  • Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles
  • Experience managing and developing finance teams in a high-growth or technology-driven business
  • Keen interest in evolving technology, for example AI in Finance
  • Exceptional analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to design and implement scalable financial processes and systems.
  • Experience in insurance or regulated financial services.

Benefits

  • market-competitive salary
  • private medical insurance
  • company share options
  • generous holiday allowance
  • wellbeing benefits

Job title

Head of Financial Operations – Maternity Cover

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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