Executive Vice President (EVP) Finance – Insurance & Investments

About the role

The Executive Vice President (EVP) Finance is a senior enterprise‑level finance leader responsible for shaping and executing the financial strategy of a diversified group operating in insurance, investment, asset management and related financial services. Reporting to the Group CFO and working closely with the CEO, Board and business‑unit heads, the EVP drives financial performance, capital efficiency and long‑term value creation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead enterprise‑wide financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management.
• Provide executive oversight of financial results across subsidiaries, business units and investment platforms.
• Drive group‑wide FP&A, management reporting, financial modelling and commercial finance.
• Monitor revenue, profitability, cash flow, ROE, ROIC and other strategic KPIs.
• Oversee insurance finance functions including premiums, claims, reserves, reinsurance and underwriting performance.
• Provide financial leadership for investment and asset‑management businesses, covering portfolio reporting, valuation and cost management.
• Lead capital planning, solvency, liquidity and balance‑sheet optimisation.
• Supervise treasury, funding, cash management and liquidity planning.
• Establish financial governance, internal controls, accounting policies and risk‑management frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, insurance and investment regulations.
• Lead financial due diligence for M&A, joint ventures and strategic investments.
• Partner with actuarial, risk, compliance, legal, treasury and operations on major decisions.
• Drive cost optimisation, operational efficiency and profitability improvement.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives such as ERP modernisation, automation, AI/data analytics and digital dashboards.
• Maintain senior relationships with regulators, auditors, investors, lenders and rating agencies.

Required profile

• Senior finance executive with extensive experience in insurance, investment and asset‑management businesses.
• Proven track record of leading enterprise‑wide financial strategy, capital planning and performance management.
• Deep understanding of regulatory, accounting and risk‑management requirements in the financial services sector.
• Experience in M&A financial evaluation, due diligence and integration.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with boards, CEOs and external financial partners.

Required skills