Head of External Reporting

HFG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HFG are seeking a Head of External Reporting to lead their external reporting function and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, governance, and regulatory compliance across the Group.

The role focuses on statutory reporting under IFRS, coordinating year-end and interim processes, and managing external audits. You will partner with Finance, Tax, Treasury and Risk to drive improvements and support strategic finance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/CA with Big Four background.
• 5+ years' external reporting experience.
• Experience in a London market insurer.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of IFRS statutory financials.
• Oversee external financial reporting for accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage year-end and interim reporting processes.
• Lead relationship with external auditors and year audit.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and governance.
• Monitor changes in standards and assess impact.
• Develop and coach the external reporting team.
• Partner with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Risk and senior stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in reporting processes and systems.
• Support strategic projects and finance transformation.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Statutory reporting

Financial reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

ACA/CA

Big Four trained

Job description

HFG are currently working with an international insurance business who are looking for a Head of External Reporting to lead their external reporting function and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, governance, and regulatory compliance across the Group.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and delivery of the Group's statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Oversee all external financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Manage the year-end and interim reporting processes, coordinating with internal teams and external advisers.
• Lead the relationship with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and governance expectations.
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess their impact on the business.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing external reporting team.
• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, Risk, and other senior stakeholders across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, controls, and systems.
• Support strategic projects, acquisitions, and wider finance transformation initiatives.

Experience required

• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements, and GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles
• ACA/CA qualified, ideally big four trained
• 5 minimum PQE
• Previous experience working an London market insurer