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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Reference Number:  2878
Contract Type:  Regular
Working Time:  Full-Time

Hannover Re - with around 4,000 employees at locations all over the world. Our strength? Connecting Power: We rely on each other. As a reinsurer, we protect customers in the event of a claim. This requires customised, innovative solutions. Solutions that worked yesterday may be outdated tomorrow. We challenge ourselves and continuously optimise our services, advice and products. All this makes us one of the leading and most profitable reinsurance groups in the world and a reliable employer.

Hannover Re – as a global reinsurer we assume risks from other insurers and work with them to develop innovative products. Some 3,500 experts worldwide from a range of specialist disciplines devote their know-how and passion for their profession to strengthening and expanding our excellent market position on a daily basis. By taking an assuredly different approach to their work, they make us one of the most profitable reinsurance groups in the world.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Mumbai Branch which plays a major part in the success of Hannover Re globally. We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the Finance, Investments Operations, Claims and IT functions to shape the financial and strategic architecture for long-term value. The role will be a permanent position reporting directly to our Branch Manager.

You can look forward to

  • Strategic Oversight: Provide overall leadership for the Finance, Investments Operations, Claims, and IT functions of the branch
  • Financial Governance: Oversee the preparation, review, and sign-off of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory submissions
  • Financial Planning: Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to the Board and Corporate Office
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong external relationships with auditors, regulators (including IRDAI), statutory authorities, and financial service providers
  • Process Optimization: Lead initiatives for process improvement, automation, and efficiency enhancement, minimizing manual interventions
  • Financial Monitoring: Ensure regulatory compliance and robust internal controls across all financial operations

You come equipped with

  • A degree as Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA), preferably with additional qualifications such as CFA or equivalent
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the insurance or financial services sector
  • A strong understanding of the insurance market, financial management, and regulatory environment
  • Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, MicroStrategy), data-driven reporting as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Proven leadership in team development and cross-functional collaboration with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Strong ethics, leadership, and operational excellence in dynamic environments
  • Demonstrated expertise in project management

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