Financial Controls Lead (Line 1B) – 12 months FTC

About us

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.

Headquartered in London, with international hubs in Copenhagen, Dubai, Miami, Dublin, Singapore, Sydney and Bermuda, to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website: www.chaucergroup.com

Summary

This is a high-impact, senior-level role responsible for establishing a Line 1B financial controls capability from the ground up within a leading General Insurer and Lloyd’s Syndicate/MGA.

The role combines framework design, implementation and ongoing oversight, with responsibility for building a robust control environment and enhancing risk and control monitoring across Finance.

You will focus on the integrity of data flowing from Policy Administration (PA) systems into the General Ledger, ensuring completeness, accuracy and timeliness of premium, claims and related financial data. In parallel, you will work closely with existing controls, risk and audit functions across the organisation to strengthen the overall control environment, support audit activity and promote a more proactive risk-aware culture.

This is a delivery-focused leadership role suited to an experienced professional who thrives in building structure, influencing stakeholders and embedding sustainable control frameworks in complex, data-driven environments.

Job Description

Controls Design & Implementation

• Design and implement a Line 1B controls framework covering end-to-end data flows from PA systems through sub-ledgers into the General Ledger
• Identify key risk points across operational and financial reporting processes, including premium, claims and transactional data flows

Controls Self-Assessment & Oversight (Finance)

• Support Finance teams in developing and embedding a robust controls self-assessment (CSA) framework, including scope, methodology and documentation standards
• Define clear expectations of control execution and evidencing, ensuring outputs are consistent, proportionate and audit-ready
• Review and challenge the completeness and quality of control self-assessments, focusing on key risk areas and material processes
• Drive consistency in how controls are performed, evidenced and assessed across Finance
• Use CSA outputs to identify risk themes, control weaknesses and areas requiring improvement

Risk & Control Monitoring (Finance)

• Enhance ongoing monitoring of key financial reporting controls across Finance, ensuring visibility of control effectiveness and emerging risks
• Develop reporting to track control performance, exceptions and key risk indicators
• Support the evolution towards continuous, risk-based monitoring rather than periodic, reactive assessment
• Ensure control monitoring aligns with broader risk management frameworks and governance expectations

Issue Identification & Remediation

• Identify control gaps, weaknesses and inefficiencies across processes, systems and data flows
• Maintain a structured issue and remediation log with clear ownership, prioritisation and timelines
• Challenge and track remediation actions to ensure sustainable resolution rather than short-term fixes
• Provide insight into recurring issues and systemic control weaknesses

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

• Partner closely with Finance, Operations and IT to understand system flows, dependencies and operational realities
• Work collaboratively with existing Line 1B, Risk, Compliance and Audit teams to ensure alignment and avoid duplication
• Act as a key interface between Finance and assurance functions, supporting a coordinated approach to controls and risk management

Audit Support & Risk Awareness

• Support internal and external audit activity, including walkthroughs, provision of evidence and coordination of responses to findings
• Improve audit readiness across Finance by strengthening documentation, evidencing practices and control clarity
• Promote a strong control culture by raising awareness of key risks, control expectations and best practice
• Support Finance teams in understanding their responsibilities within the control framework

Reporting & Governance

• Deliver clear, concise reporting to senior leadership on control effectiveness, key risks and remediation progress
• Support governance forums with practical, risk-based insights and recommendations
• Ensure alignment with three lines of defence principles and broader enterprise risk management frameworks

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of insurance finance operations within General Insurance and/or the Lloyd’s market
• Hands-on experience with General Ledger control, including reconciliations and sub-ledger integrity
• Familiarity with data flows from Policy Administration (PA) systems into financial reporting environments
• Proven track record of designing, implementing or significantly enhancing a controls framework
• Experience supporting Finance teams in control execution, documentation or self-assessment processes
• Strong understanding of financial reporting risks, including completeness, accuracy and timeliness

Why Join Chaucer?

Chaucer is a leading global insurer operating in both Lloyd's and company markets, helping industries worldwide manage risk-from nuclear, shipping, manufacturing, and property. Headquartered in London, with offices in Copenhagen, Bermuda, Sydney, Ireland, Miami, Dubai, and Singapore, we're close to our clients wherever they are.

We have shown strong financial success with our Gross Written Premiums growing from $1.4bn in 2019 to $3.5bn in 2024. Backed by strong teams, platforms, and client relationships, Chaucer is poised for continued success.

We offer:

A flexible hybrid work model that supports individual and team needs.

A diverse, inclusive culture that values people for who they are.

Extensive, non-contributory benefits, including medical, life, and pension cover, flexible holidays, and wellbeing support.