Group Reporting Manager (FTC)

Arthur Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arthur Recruitment is assisting a leading international specialty reinsurance business in London to recruit a Group Reporting Manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role oversees global financial consolidation and the preparation of IFRS-compliant external reporting.

Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Reporting, you will drive quarterly closes, manage intercompany reporting, coordinate audits, and contribute to finance transformation to strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years PQE in the insurance or reinsurance sector.
• Proven IFRS consolidated reporting experience across global entities.
• Experience with multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Experience with ERP and modern reporting tools (WDesk/Workiva).

Responsibilities

• Oversee quarterly close schedules and manage year-end and half-year reporting timelines.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, annual reports, disclosures and regulatory submissions under IFRS.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, mapping rules and system logic; act as SME for reporting software (e.g., WDesk).
• Coordinate external audit activities for annual and half-year reviews and present recommendations to leadership.
• Research IFRS updates and draft technical accounting memos; support finance transformation and internal controls.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Regulatory reporting

Multi-currency reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA or equivalent

Tools

WDesk/Workiva

iXBRL tools

Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains

Job description

A leading international specialty reinsurance business based in London is seeking a Group Reporting Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Reporting, you will oversee the global financial consolidation process and lead the preparation of external financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Consolidation: Oversee quarterly close schedules and manage the year-end and half-year GAAP financial reporting timelines. Drive the multi-entity inter-company reporting and global consolidation process.


• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare consolidated financial statements, annual reports, disclosures, and regulatory submissions under IFRS. Produce key inputs and variance analysis for executive packs, board meetings, audit committees, and investor disclosures.


• Systems & Data Integrity: Maintain general ledger integrity, mapping rules, and system logic. Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and administrator for financial reporting software platforms (e.g., Workiva/WDesk).


• Audit & Compliance Management: Coordinate external audit activities for annual and half-year reviews. Conduct the annual audit effectiveness review and present recommendations to leadership.


• Process Improvement & Technical Accounting: Research updates to IFRS standards and draft technical accounting memos. Collaborate on finance transformation initiatives to optimize reporting workflows and strengthen internal controls.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification.


• Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) within the insurance or reinsurance sector.


• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in IFRS consolidated reporting, regulatory reporting for global entities, and managing multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction environments.


• Systems Skills: Experience with enterprise general ledgers (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains) and modern reporting engines (e.g., WDesk/Workiva, iXBRL tools) is preferred.


• Core Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.