Group Reporting Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Lancashire Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Group Reporting Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This pivotal role involves coordinating the Group's financial consolidation process and preparing external financial reports in compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will possess a professional accounting qualification and significant experience in the insurance or reinsurance sectors. You will be responsible for managing inter-office reporting, conducting analytical reviews, and ensuring the integrity of financial systems. Join a collaborative and hardworking team that values integrity and responsibility, and contribute to the success of a company that prides itself on its positive culture.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required with experience in insurance/reinsurance.
• Advanced analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Group financial consolidation and prepare external financial reporting.
• Manage inter-office reporting and ensure timely completion of audits.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or ACA)

Financial statement preparation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Multi-currency environment experience

Attention to detail

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Tools

Great Plains General Ledger

WDesk

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Group Reporting Manager (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Application Deadline: 14 May 2025

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London

Description

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Purpose

The Lancashire Group is looking for a Group Reporting Manager who will report to and operate under the Head of Financial Reporting for the Group. The primary purpose of the role is to co-ordinate the Group financial consolidation process and prepare external financial reporting on an IFRS basis.

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintenance of the quarterly LHL Group close timetables and the year-end and half-year GAAP reporting timetables.
• Responsibility for managing inter-office reporting and consolidation process across the Lancashire Group;
• Perform data quality checks and key reconciliations to underlying systems;
• Provide input and analysis for the LHL press release, board & audit committee packs, Group CFO reporting pack, internal financial supplement and management accounts;
• Perform detailed analytical review of actuals against prior year and forecast;
• Preparation of the LHL Group Annual report, consolidated financial statements and note disclosures;
• Co-ordinate activities of service providers to complete iXBRL reporting for the Group;
• Preparation of BMA regulatory reports, specifically the LHL Group FCR;
• Develop knowledge and understanding of WDESK reporting tool. This role will become the SME for WDesk and assume administrator ownership and responsibility for consistent application across the Group.
• Maintain integrity of general ledger financial systems, MDS mappings, revaluation rules and business rules engine calculations;
• Support the activities of external auditors, ensure timely and efficient completion of the annual audit and half year review and monitor delivery of management letter points;
• Undertake the annual audit effectiveness review and prepare survey results and supporting memo for the audit committee;
• Work with the head of finance projects to develop increased efficiencies around the LHL Group reporting process and drive process change and improvements across the finance function;
• Research new IFRS accounting standards and developments and assist the head of group reporting in preparing technical accounting memo’s as needed;
• Assist the head of group reporting in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, controls and systems ensuring consistency of application across the LHL Group;
• Management of ad hoc projects independently, providing timely and accurate conclusions.

Essential Skills & Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or ACA);
• Sound post qualification experience, specifically gained in an insurance/reinsurance environment;
• Detailed knowledge and experience of preparing IFRS financial statements for re/insurance entities;
• Experience with Great Plains General ledger and WDesk would be beneficial;
• Knowledge and experience of BMA regulatory reporting requirements;
• Advanced and proven financial, commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Experience in a multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction environment;
• Must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to work on one’s own initiative;
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite of application with advanced skills in Excel and Word;
• Ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet business needs including extended hours if required; and
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisation and time management skills.

The Lancashire Way

At Lancashire, we believe our culture sets us apart. The way we behave and approach our work day-to-day is what makes us unique and creates a positive experience for our people, business partners and other stakeholders. Honesty and integrity in all we do is a given and The Lancashire Way reflects our true character and spirit.

Straight-talking

We feel empowered to share thoughts and ideas, because everyone’s voice matters.

Collaborative

We work together towards common goals, share knowledge and support each other.

Hard-working

We all have a stake in the company’s success and are proactive in contributing to our goals and vision.

Responsible

We focus on achieving tangible results with consistent standards across the Group.

Positive

We engage with brokers, clients, communities, stakeholders and colleagues professionally and passionately as proud ambassadors of Lancashire.