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About the Role

This role oversees the full financial controllership duties for three managed syndicates, a managing agent, and a corporate member. It involves managing the accounting ledger process, financial analytics, business partnership, and external/internal reporting. The position requires collaboration with various business areas and participation in finance projects like IFRS 17 implementation and control framework improvements.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the ledger accounting process, including preparing Syndicate, managing Agent, and corporate member ledgers, and completing the GL Close.
Prepare management reports and analyze business unit performance, evaluating variances between actual and forecast results.
Manage the timely production and review of Lloyd's quarterly and annual regulatory returns, annual reports, and statutory financial statements with analysis and disclosures.
Ensure accuracy of BU financials in ledgers and promptly report and rectify any gaps before WDT close.
Prepare components of Board reporting, including Board papers and CFO & AC packs, and assist in presenting HSL finance to the board.
Prepare and present Lloyd's results commentary, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and other KPIs for the governance committee.
Ensure internal deadlines for group financial reporting schedules are met and queries are answered promptly.
Ensure all technical, non-technical, and control account balance sheet reconciliations are prepared and accurately reflect differences.
Manage service delivery to stakeholders such as reserving and Syndicate FP&A, and accurately complete process handovers/handbacks with various departments.
Serve as a key point of contact for Syndicate auditors, maintain relationships, and manage the resolution of audit issues.
Ensure adherence to group accounting policies during accounting and reconciliation processes.
Ensure an effective financial control framework is in place and operating effectively, updating or introducing new controls as needed for process changes.
Identify and implement areas for process improvement to achieve a best-in-class Finance function.
Provide subject matter expertise for key strategic and tactical Finance projects and all Syndicate financial reporting matters.
Drive the development and implementation of efficient and accurate controllership processes to meet evolving business demands.
Manage, coach, and develop the Syndicate Accounting & Reporting team.
Collaborate with the Head of Syndicate Accounting and Reporting to enhance syndicate financial controls, ensure compliance with the Group’s financial controls framework, and identify and close reporting gaps.

Requirements

Significant experience within the Lloyd's market, specifically in syndicate accounting, reporting, and regulatory environments.
Extensive experience of Lloyd's reporting requirements, including oversight of regulatory submissions and reporting processes.
Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of managing, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
Experience operating in a management and oversight capacity, providing technical guidance, governance, and controls.
Experience working with offshore or distributed teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple locations.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through change, transformation, and evolving operating models.
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Degree educated and/or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
Excellent IT skills, including experience of accounting ledgers, reporting tools, and data analysis/modelling applications.
Prior experience of Lloyds Reporting (Preferential / Advantageous).
Exposure to IFRS 17, or technical accounting standard (Preferential / Advantageous).

Skills

Syndicate accounting
Syndicate reporting
Regulatory reporting
Lloyd's market
Financial controllership
Accounting ledger management
Financial analytics
Business partnership
External reporting
Internal reporting
IFRS 17
Control framework implementation
Team management
Coaching
Stakeholder management
IT skills
Accounting ledgers
Reporting tools
Data analysis
Data modelling

Location

London
Colchester
India

Work Type

Permanent
Hybrid working

Experience Level

Management
Oversight capacity

Education Level

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Degree educated

Benefits

Hybrid working to encourage a healthy work-life balance

About the Company

Hiscox is an international specialist insurer focusing on key areas of expertise and strength.
The company culture encourages challenging convention and seeking better ways of working.
Hiscox prioritizes the principle of doing what they say they will.
They insure unique and interesting clients and seek similar talent.
Hiscox empowers people to think creatively, challenge the status quo, and approach issues with a solution-focused lens.
The company provides insurance solutions for complex needs where others may not.
Hiscox has a straight-talking culture that drives continuous improvement.
Trust is integral to their operations, allowing for a high level of autonomy.
The environment encourages collaboration and diversity of thought.
Courage to express opinions is actively encouraged and central to the business model.

Equal Opportunity

At Hiscox we care about our people.
We hire the best people for the job, and we are committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.