Matthew Gibson

Group Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager at First Central

Matthew Gibson is an accomplished finance professional currently serving as the Group Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager at 1st Central since January 2021, where responsibilities include overseeing broking activities, month-end close processes, and tax submissions. Previous roles include Group Insurance Accountant and Group Financial Accountant at 1st Central, as well as various managerial positions at Virgin Atlantic between February 2018 and January 2021, where significant system enhancements and project management resulted in a positive financial impact. Earlier experience includes a Senior Auditor role at EY Dubai, leading audit engagements for high-profile clients, and an Audit Senior position at Mazars UK, managing external audit assignments for large corporations. Matthew holds an ACA qualification from ICAEW and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Bournemouth University.

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First Central

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First Central Insurance & Technology Group is committed to restoring and maintaining trust in the industry through technology and data to reduce risk, tackle fraud and deliver products for the future. Our in-house capabilities, people and commitment to innovation makes us stand out from others in the industry. Having established as a group in 2008, we have over 1,000 dedicated colleagues across our subsidiary businesses, with locations in Guernsey, Gibraltar, Sussex and Manchester. We deliver market-leading motor insurance, underwriting, distribution, finance, technology and legal services. Our car insurance broker, 1st CENTRAL, is firmly established as a top supplier on UK price comparison websites and became the number 1 best-selling brand on these sites (December 2021). Meanwhile, our underwriting brand, Skyfire Insurance, uses state-of-the-art data sources and capabilities to assess risk at a granular level in order to provide competitive private motor insurance premiums.


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