Chief of Staff to CFO

Chief of Staff to CFO page is loaded Chief of Staff to CFOlocations: Lloyd's UK: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: September 16, 2025 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: R4440Lloyd's is the world's leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market's brightest minds, working together for a braver world.Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow's progress isn't limited by today's risks.Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that's more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you'll find a home at Lloyd's - build a braver future with us.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 AccountabilitiesA 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 personContribute 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 visionStrategic 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 stakeholdersProject 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 ReportingConduct detailed financial analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to 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 ExperienceExperience in drafting policy documents, financial analysis reports, and strategic plansOrganisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlinesAbility to interpret and present financial data effectively, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making processesExperience in engaging with key stakeholders to gather insights, address concerns, and ensure the smooth execution of finance-related initiativesExperience in the insurance or financial services industryCommitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry trends and best practicesExperience of contributing to transformational change within a fast-paced complex environmentExperience of managing a number of complex programmes simultaneouslyDemonstrated ability to build relationships and work at executive team and operational levels to drive and deliver significant changeDemonstrated influencing and advocacy skills and an excellent communicatorA creative thinker, able to deal with complex problems and develop innovative solutionsHigh level of IT literacy including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel) and social media toolsDiversity 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 .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; Please note, clicking on this link does not register your application for the vacancy Lloyd's aim is to build a diverse, inclusive environment that reflects the global markets we work in and in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect.We will invest in attracting the best talent to Lloyd's, making sure recruitment is targeted at bringing in the skills we need to evolve.We will develop a talent pipeline that provides us with the key capabilities we will need for the future. To also create a culture in which every employee fulfils their full potential, ensuring that leaders role-model the behaviours we expect in ourselves and others.