Head of Non-Insurance Reporting

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Swindon seeks a Head of Non-Insurance Reporting to oversee financial reporting for various boards. This hybrid role includes managing the reporting team, liaising with auditors, and ensuring adherence to regulations. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with strong leadership skills and an understanding of financial services legislation. The position offers a flexible work environment with generous employee benefits including pension and health coverage.

Benefits

12% non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Income protection

Life cover

Private medical insurance

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial services regulations.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Non-Insurance Reporting team and ensure financial reporting.
• Prepare technical papers for various stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with local auditors and finance teams.

Skills

Team management

Financial services legislation knowledge

Technical communication

Time and task management

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Head of Non-Insurance Reporting

Location: Hybrid (regular presence in Swindon is required)

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the Financial Accounting, Reporting and Operations team, leading the Swindon-based UK Life Reporting team. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of financial reporting to Group Finance, regulators, and various legal Boards and committees. You will be responsible for the effective operation of the control environments for the entities within your remit, and for identifying opportunities to enhance the controls landscape. You will be the key liaison for external auditors and local Boards and committees across the non-insurance subsidiaries, working closely with Pensions, Group Treasury and Company Secretariat teams. You will lead the Non-Insurance Reporting team, developing the team culture in line with the Finance behaviours, driving continuous improvement, and improving the team’s operational resilience. You will be an active member of the UK Life Reporting and Finance leadership team, making meaningful contributions toward creating a brighter future in Finance.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

Examples of responsibilities are:

• Preparation of high-quality technical papers to a wide range of recipients including finance and non-finance personnel as well those to be presented to Company boards and to internally set deadlines.
• Review the accuracy of disclosures for the balance sheet, profit & loss and other financial information required by the Zurich Group, in line with Zurich Group instructions, guidelines and policies.
• Supporting the review of annual statutory accounts on a UK GAAP (FRS 101 and FRS 102) basis.
• Support year end statutory audit activities including ensuring all new standards are assessed at entity level with associated papers prepared and agreed with local auditors (and Group policy teams where appropriate) ahead of the year end reporting cycle.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with local auditors, Finance management team, Group Accounting Policy and wider Finance department.
• Provide technical support for ad hoc project work as required.

What are we looking for?

• You will be a qualified Accountant with strong team management and leadership skills
• You will have knowledge of financial services legislation, regulation and accounting policies
• You will be able to formulate and review highly technical Board papers to a variety of audiences including distilling highly technical information to support the business in their decision-making
• You will have excellent time and task management skills
• You will have strong communication skills – both verbal and written
• You will be a proven quick learner
• You will have strong problem-solving skills, and a high level of agility
• You will have a can-do attitude
• You will have experience in building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return?

Zurich offers a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year.

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme
• Annual company bonus
• Income protection
• Life cover - four times your salary
• Private medical insurance
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday

Time away

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Option to swap UK bank holidays for days off with cultural or religious significance
• Three days paid volunteering
• Up to 16 weeks\' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Your health and wellbeing

• Access to private medical insurance
• Virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jab
• Access to wellbeing support from our partners

Our culture

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and to treating all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of background, beliefs or culture. We offer a wellbeing-focused environment with opportunities for training, development, volunteering, and community involvement through Zurich Community Trust.

Be part of something great. If you are interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards creativity and contributions, Zurich could be the place for you.

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