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Lloyd’s is seeking to recruit a Chief of Staff to the CFO at Lloyd's you will play a pivotal role in supporting the CFO and the finance function. This position requires a strong accounting background, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to write complex technical papers for the Executive Committee (ExCo), Board, and Council. The Chief of Staff will act as a conduit for all activities across the finance function, including managing complex simplification projects.
Principal Accountabilities
A trusted advisor to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance leadership team and the Deal team with a full understanding of key business priorities across the function, Corporation and market, and the full range of the CFO’s accountability, including responsibilities as a Council member and as an FCA / PRA approved person
Contribute to the development of strategy and vision for the unit, working closely with the CFO, the Finance leadership team, the Deal team and the CEO and wider leadership team, and aid delivery of that vision
Strategic Support: Provide high-level strategic support to the CFO, including preparing and reviewing technical papers and presentations for ExCo, Board, and Council meetings.
Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the CFO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring clear and effective communication.
Provide key strategic briefings and recommendations for upcoming meetings by collecting and analysing all necessary information and liaising with relevant stakeholders
Project Management: Lead and manage complex simplification projects within the finance function, ensuring timely and successful completion.
Coordination: Coordinate activities across the finance function, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives. Analysis and Reporting
Conduct detailed financial analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to
support decision-making processes.
support decision-making processes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to gather insights, address concerns, and ensure the smooth execution of finance-related initiatives.
Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to finance team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Build and maintain deep trusting relationships with Corporation senior executives and colleagues and successfully manage a broad group of stakeholders.
Skills. Knowledge and Experience
Experience in drafting policy documents, financial analysis reports, and strategic plans
Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Ability to interpret and present financial data effectively, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making processes
Experience in engaging with key stakeholders to gather insights, address concerns, and ensure the smooth execution of finance-related initiatives
Experience in the insurance or financial services industry
Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends and best practices
Experience of contributing to transformational change within a fast-paced complex environment
Experience of managing a number of complex programmes simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work at executive team and operational levels to drive and deliver significant change
Demonstrated influencing and advocacy skills and an excellent communicator
A creative thinker, able to deal with complex problems and develop innovative solutions
High level of IT literacy including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel) and social media tools
Diversity and inclusion are a focus for us – Lloyd’s aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in. One where everyone is treated with dignity and respect to achieve their full potential. In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making workplace adjustments, we offer regular health and wellbeing programmes, diversity and inclusion training, employee networks, mentoring and volunteering opportunities as well as investment into your professional development. You can read more about diversity and inclusion on our
website
.We understand that our work/life balance is important to us all and that a hybrid of working from the office and home can offer a great level of flexibility. Flexible working forms part of a total reward approach which offers a host of other benefits over and above the standard offering (generous pension, healthcare, wellbeing etc). These include financial support for training, education & development, a benefit allowance (to spend on our flexible benefits such as gym membership, dental insurance, extra holiday or to partake in our cycle to work scheme), employee recognition scheme and various employee discount schemes.
By choosing Lloyd's, you'll be part of a team that brings together the best minds in the industry, and together with our underwriters and brokers, we create innovative, responsive solutions allowing us to share risk and solve complex problems.
Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments, please click the following link;
https://cleartalents.com/apply/lloyds-msa1645695881
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