Group Reporting Manager

JSS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS is seeking a Group Reporting Manager for an 18-month fixed-term contract in London. You will own the group consolidation and group financial statements, leading a team of three and partnering with senior finance leadership during a busy period.

Key requirements include ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, strong consolidation experience within life/pensions or insurance, and hands-on Solvency II and IFRS 17 knowledge. The role is hybrid in London.

Qualifications

• Experience in group consolidation and production of group financial statements.
• Experience leading a team and developing staff.
• Experience with month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of Solvency II and IFRS 17 reporting.
• Ability to engage senior stakeholders and coordinate with actuarial, tax and risk teams.
• Experience supporting external audit and confirming accounting positions.
• Experience identifying process improvements in consolidation.

Responsibilities

• Own group consolidation and production of group financial statements.
• Lead and develop a team of 3, setting priorities and raising quality.
• Drive month-end, quarter-end and year-end close to a tight timetable.
• Support Solvency II reporting and IFRS 17/regulatory numbers interactions.
• Partner with actuarial, risk, tax and finance for outputs.
• Support external audit and review technical accounting positions.
• Look for ways to streamline consolidation process.

Skills

Consolidation experience

Solvency II

IFRS 17

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

I\'m working with a life and pensions group on the appointment of a Group Reporting Manager, on an 18-month fixed-term contract.

This is a high-visibility role at the heart of the group\'s financial and regulatory reporting. You\'ll own the consolidation, lead a team of 3, and be a trusted partner to senior finance leadership through a busy period for the business.

The role

• Own the group consolidation and the production of the group financial statements
• Lead and develop a team of 3, setting priorities and raising the quality bar
• Drive month-end, quarter-end and year-end close to a tight, well-controlled timetable
• Support Solvency II reporting and the interaction between the IFRS 17 and regulatory numbers
• Partner with actuarial, risk, tax and the wider finance team to deliver clear, accurate outputs
• Support external audit and review technical accounting positions
• Look for ways to streamline and improve the consolidation process

What I\'m looking for

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong consolidation experience, ideally within life, pensions or wider insurance
• Working knowledge of Solvency II, plus hands-on IFRS 17 experience
• Proven people management experience, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• Hands-on and adaptable, and comfortable stepping into a role on a fixed-term basis

On offer

• £100,000 for an initial 18-month fixed-term contract
• A genuinely senior, visible role with real ownership
• London based - hybrid