Head of Financial Reporting

Unum UK; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unum UK is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to lead the delivery of internal and external financial reporting and strengthen the financial control environment. The role offers regular engagement with senior stakeholders and exposure to transformation projects within the Finance function.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will drive high-quality reporting across UK GAAP, Solvency II and US GAAP, while enabling automation and continuous improvement across processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory financial reporting under UK GAAP for Unum UK and subsidiaries.
• Oversee Solvency II regulatory reporting including QRTs, SFCR and RSR.
• Lead US GAAP reporting to Unum Group with key stakeholders.
• Maintain a strong financial control framework and SOX compliance.
• Drive automation, efficiency and enhanced controls in reporting processes.
• Act as primary liaison for external auditors and coordinate audits.
• Produce high-quality reporting for senior stakeholders for strategic decisions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Support transformation projects across finance and business initiatives.

Skills

Financial reporting

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Automation & process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

UK GAAP knowledge

SOX/compliance

ERP systems

Job description

Job Posting End Date: September 03

Who are we?

We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

Who are we?

We're a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we're on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

As Head of Financial Reporting, you'll play a critical leadership role within Unum UK's Finance function, leading the delivery of internal and external financial reporting while helping ensure the business maintains a robust and effective financial control environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is a highly visible position with regular exposure to senior stakeholders, including Executive Committee members. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality financial reporting across multiple regulatory frameworks while driving continuous improvement, efficiency and automation across reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Leading the preparation and delivery of statutory financial reporting under UK GAAP for Unum UK and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with all applicable reporting requirements.
• Overseeing Solvency II regulatory reporting, including the delivery of QRTs, SFCR and RSR submissions, ensuring accuracy, control and timely completion.
• Leading US GAAP financial reporting to Unum Group, working closely with key Finance stakeholders to deliver high-quality reporting and insight.
• Maintaining a strong financial control framework, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and supporting effective governance across the Finance function.
• Driving continuous improvement across reporting processes, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency and enhanced controls.
• Acting as the primary relationship lead for external auditors, coordinating audit activity and ensuring issues are addressed effectively and efficiently.
• Producing high-quality reporting and supporting materials for senior stakeholders, helping inform strategic business decisions.
• Leading and developing a high-performing team, creating an environment that encourages accountability, collaboration and professional growth.
• Supporting wider Finance and business initiatives, contributing expertise to transformation projects and process improvement activities.