Job Description

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man

Closing date for applications: 17th July 2026

Zurich International Life Limited (ZILL) is a dynamic, capital-strong international retail life and employee benefits business serving expatriate, corporate and high-net-worth customers across multiple markets. Operating across the Isle of Man and key international hubs including the Middle East, UAE, Argentina and Hong Kong, we are a growth-focused organisation delivering strong financial performance, innovation, and expansion.

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy, governance and performance of a complex, multi-jurisdictional business.

The opportunity:

As CFO, you will be a key member of the Executive and Country Leadership teams, responsible for driving financial performance, transforming finance processes, ensuring robust governance, and leading strategic decision-making across the organisation.

You will partner closely with regional and group stakeholders, bringing expert insight, strong leadership, and a forward-thinking approach to finance transformation and business growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including capital, performance, reporting, governance and control across multiple jurisdictions.
• Take full accountability for statutory and regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with all relevant requirements.
• Implement and strengthen control environments and governance frameworks aligned to Group standards.
• Drive and lead change, transformation and process improvement, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness across Finance.
• Oversee financial performance, aligning with Regional and Group CFO expectations and delivering against strategic and financial targets.
• Manage the balance sheet, P&L and capital frameworks, ensuring adherence to group standards and policies.
• Provide robust business planning, forecasting and financial insight to support strategic initiatives.
• Drive cost discipline and expense management, ensuring delivery against financial targets.
• Lead and approve significant capital and cash management decisions in line with governance frameworks.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a commercially astute, strategic finance leader with deep technical capability and a strong track record in insurance.

Experience & qualifications:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or qualified actuary with degree-level education.

• Extensive senior finance experience within the insurance sector.
• Strong technical expertise including IFRS 17 and solvency frameworks.
• Proven track record with Finance Transformation initiatives
• Experience operating in a multi-jurisdictional, international environment.

Leadership & capability:

• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of insurance risks, products and business models.
• Highly developed strategic thinking and execution capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

What will set you apart:

• A transformation mindset, with experience leading large-scale change and finance modernisation.
• A strong focus on process optimisation, digitalisation and data-driven decision-making.
• The ability to act as a true enterprise leader, partnering with the CEO and Board to shape the future of the business.
• A track record of driving value, discipline and accountability across cost, capital and performance.

Why join us?

• Be part of a high-performing, globally connected business with strong growth momentum.
• Influence strategy at the highest level as a key member of the Executive Team.
• Lead a complex, international finance function with real impact.
• Play a critical role in driving transformation and future growth.

Our culture:     

At Zurich on the Isle of Man, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to the workplace and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, race, gender or sexual identity, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to treating all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.   
  
We have an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.      

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.   

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.