Head of Financial Reporting & Controls (Hybrid)

Unum Ireland; Dorking; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme (Defined Contribution)

Life insurance and income protection

Flexible benefits and well-being

Job summary

Unum UK is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to manage the day-to-day internal and external financial reporting and strengthen the financial control environment. The role reports to the Financial Controller and interfaces with the UK CFO and senior leadership at Unum Group (USA).

You will deliver high-quality reporting across UK GAAP, Solvency UK, and US GAAP, while driving automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Insurance or Financial Services regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and statutory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and delivery of statutory and regulatory reporting under UK GAAP and Solvency UK for UK entities.
• Lead monthly US GAAP reporting to Unum Group and enable insight into UK performance.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Drive process improvements and automation in reporting workflows.
• Coordinate external audits and manage audit relations.
• Develop and lead a high-performing reporting team.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK GAAP

IFRS

US GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Automation mindset

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Unum UK is seeking a Head of Financial Reporting to manage the day-to-day internal and external financial reporting and strengthen the financial control environment. The role reports to the Financial Controller and interfaces with the UK CFO and senior leadership at Unum Group (USA).

You will deliver high-quality reporting across UK GAAP, Solvency UK, and US GAAP, while driving automation and process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.