Property & Casualty Divisional Finance Officer

About the role

The Divisional Finance Officer (DFO) oversees financial management, planning and analysis for the Property & Casualty (P&C) division of the APAC General Insurance business. As a strategic partner to divisional leadership, the DFO provides financial insight, ensures regulatory compliance and drives financial performance.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies with divisional leadership, covering pricing, underwriting and claims management, and lead the division's financial plans, budgets and forecasts
• Analyse revenue, expenses, profitability and KPIs, and prepare reports, dashboards and variance analyses for senior management
• Support pricing models and reserving practices, monitor expense controls, and work with underwriting, claims and operations teams
• Ensure compliance with reporting standards and regulations, oversee statutory filings, and liaise with auditors and regulators
• Assess financial risks in underwriting, claims and markets, and work with actuarial teams on loss reserves
• Lead and mentor a team of finance professionals
• Improve reporting, analytics and processes using financial systems and tools

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in financial management, preferably in insurance or P&C
• Strong knowledge of insurance accounting, including GAAP, IFRS and statutory accounting
• Leadership, communication and analytical skills, with integrity and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Understanding of the P&C market, underwriting, claims and reinsurance
• Proficiency in financial systems such as SAP or Oracle