Chief Financial Officer - P&C Insurance - Florida (Jacksonville)

Chief Financial Officer | Property & Casualty Insurance | Florida

Oliver James is delighted to be partnering with a leading Property & Casualty insurance carrier in the appointment of a Chief Financial Officer. This opportunity has arisen due to the planned retirement of the current incumbent following a highly successful tenure, allowing for a comprehensive handover and transition period.

This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team of a well‑established and highly respected insurance organization at an exciting stage of its continued growth and development. The role offers significant strategic influence across the business, alongside a highly competitive compensation package. Whilst dependent on experience, anticipated total compensation, including base salary, bonus and long‑term incentives, is expected to exceed $500,000.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will serve as a key strategic partner to the leadership team, providing financial direction, driving performance, overseeing capital and reinsurance strategy, and supporting the long‑term growth objectives of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all finance and accounting operations, including statutory and GAAP reporting
• Own the financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and capital management processes
• Provide oversight of reinsurance strategy, renewals and financial performance
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors, rating agencies and other key external stakeholders
• Deliver strategic financial insight and decision support to the executive leadership team
• Drive operational efficiencies, process improvements and scalable growth initiatives
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting function

Required Experience

• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within the Property & Casualty insurance sector
• Prior executive leadership experience within an insurance carrier environment
• Deep expertise in statutory accounting, regulatory reporting and insurance finance operations
• Strong reinsurance, capital management and enterprise planning experience
• CPA qualification preferred
• Proven ability to influence business strategy and operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
• Experience supporting organizational growth, transformation and operational scale

This opportunity would suit an accomplished insurance finance executive seeking a genuine strategic CFO role with broad executive exposure and the ability to make a lasting impact on a successful and growing organization.

Both local candidates and individuals interested in relocating to North Florida will be considered. A comprehensive relocation package is available for the successful candidate.