Job Description

Primary Details
Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee
The purpose of this role is to establish and maintain financial systems, control audits, and provide accurate financial information to senior management and the board of directors in respect of Syndicate Reporting. This role is responsible for ensuring appropriate review of the financial results of the syndicates and compliance with regulatory Lloyd's requirements - e.g. QMA, QMB, RRQ and Syndicate Statutory accounts. Additionally, the role involves overseeing financial controls assurance activities and contributing to clean internal and external audits.
We are looking for a skilled Syndicate Finance Manager to lead the delivery of accurate and timely syndicate financial reporting, ensure compliance with Lloyd's regulatory requirements and drive excellence in financial controls and audit readiness.
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution in a dynamic and collaborative environment, while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic decision-making.
Please note this is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract.
Your New Role
In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the financial systems and reporting processes that support our syndicates, including QMA, QMB, RRQ and statutory accounts. You'll work closely with senior management and the board, providing trusted financial insights and assurance. Your expertise will also be key in managing financial controls assurance activities and contributing to successful internal and external audits.
Key ResponsibilitiesReview syndicate financial results under both AIFRS and FRS 102 accounting standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency Ensure full compliance with Lloyd's regulatory reporting deadlines and requirements, including QMA, QMB, RRQ, Syndicate statutory accounts and Statement of Actuarial Opinion (SAO) Prepare and deliver accurate, timely financial reports and commentary, including governance packs for the Board and Audit Committee meetings Maintain and enhance strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors, actuaries and regulatory bodies Lead and support the finance team in achieving key performance indicators and delivering high-quality outputs Communicate regularly with the external auditors and provide support with responding to their audit queries Establish and maintain robust financial controls to safeguard the organisation's assets and ensure audit readiness Contribute to the development and implementation of process improvements, automation initiatives and financial systems enhancements Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on syndicate reporting and capital requirements

About YouACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in insurance accounting within the Lloyd's market Strong working knowledge of Lloyd's regulatory reporting requirements including QMA, QMB, RRQ and Syndicate Accounts Proven experience in syndicate financial control, including month-end close processes, ledger reconciliations, investment accounting and RITC transactions Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Lloyd's software and general ledger systems Up-to-date understanding of UK GAAP, IFRS and regulatory frameworks relevant to Lloyd's Extensive experience working cross-functionally with underwriting, actuarial, risk and finance teams Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders of all seniority levels A proactive mindset toward improving reporting processes, automation, and financial controls Experience managing or mentoring a small team is desirable Familiarity with Oracle and TM1 is desirable, along with experience using Lloyd's-specific systems such as LCA, Xchanging, iXBRL tagging and market data collection tools

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We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.

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Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2025: Winner: Commercial Lines Insurer of the Year,

Winner: Reinsurer of the Year - QBE Re, Winner: ESG, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative of the Year, Winner: Insurance Personality of the Year - Chris Wallace, Executive Director UK insurance
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Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer
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What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role.
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Skills:
Accounting, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration Tools, Communication, Critical Thinking, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Management System (FMS), Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Management, Strategic Planning, Team Management
Application Close Date: 29/10/2025 11:59 PM
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.