Job Description

Introduction

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you're close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

Overview

The CFO is a key executive leader responsible for defining and executing GBS UK's financial strategy. This role demands strategic vision, financial expertise, and leadership to oversee financial functions, drive growth, and create stakeholder value. As the senior finance leader, the CFO ensures compliance, optimises performance, and leads transformative initiatives across UK regions and subsidiaries. The CFO also guides a team to provide professional finance leadership for Gallagher Benefit Services and UK financial planning, while managing daily operations and promoting continuous improvement.

How you'll make an impact

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business goals. Lead Finance and Accounting operations, ensuring scalable, compliant systems. Partner with CEO and Board to shape financial roadmap and inform decisions. Oversee financial and tax strategies for performance optimisation and compliance. Drive annual budgeting aligned with corporate objectives. Collaborate on budgets and performance metrics to support strategic goals. Deliver accurate financial analyses to guide decisions. Ensure precise financial reporting and compliance. Maintain financial controls and standards. Implement policies for capital, debt, taxation, and acquisitions. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. Fulfil Company Director responsibilities with integrity. Influence stakeholders at the highest levels. Lead acquisition strategies and support national teams. Drive digital transformation in finance for efficiency. Oversee change management and promote innovation. Ensure regulatory compliance and governance standards. Develop financial policies for consistency and accuracy. Build and lead a high-performing Finance Team. Implement talent development for future leaders.

About You

Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) with CF1/SMF3 FCA Approved Person status. Expertise in Pensions, Wealth Management, and Employee Benefits markets. Proven experience in senior financial leadership roles, such as CFO. Skilled in strategic financial planning, forecasting, and capital management. Experience in mergers, acquisitions, and financial transactions in regulated environments. Strong regulatory knowledge, including ERISA and compliance mandates. Proficient in financial systems, ERP platforms, and data-driven decision-making tools. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to influence stakeholders. Resilient and adaptable in fast-paced environments. Inspirational leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Ability to manage teams indirectly to resolve operational issues. Team player with a proactive attitude. Strategic thinker focused on results in financial leadership. Strong ethical standards and commitment to governance and accountability. Exceptional problem-solving skills in complex environments. Dedicated to continuous professional development and industry awareness. Eligible to work in the UK Ability to travel as required

Compensation and benefits

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.


Below are the

minimum core benefits

you'll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to 'buy' extra days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we'll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Other benefits include:

Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it's embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.


Gallagher embraces our employees' diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.


Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities.


We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don't worry, we're here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know.


Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com . If you'd prefer to speak on the phone, please request a call back, leaving details, so we get in touch.


Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities.


Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as "protected characteristics") by applicable federal, state, or local laws.


Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.