Senior Finance Reporting Analyst

Allianz UK; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Development days

Insurance product discounts

Retail discounts

Volunteering days

Job summary

Allianz UK invites applications for a Senior Finance Reporting Analyst on a 12-month secondment, based in Bournemouth or Guildford with a one day per week attendance. You will lead group reporting, prepare statutory accounts and Solvency II regulatory returns, and liaise with auditors while driving process improvements in a dynamic finance team.

The role offers exposure to IFRS changes and a comprehensive reward package.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good technical accounting knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Previous experience working in an insurance company (including Solvency II).

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in group reporting.
• Prepare the statutory accounts including all disclosure notes and the Solvency II regulatory returns.
• Liaise with the auditors on queries related to the statutory accounts and solvency II regulatory returns.
• Actively seek to enhance and improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Meeting reporting deadlines

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Finance Reporting Analyst to join our dynamic team of accountants at Allianz UK, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of external reporting and the implementation of new accounting standards across the Group.

This is a 12 month secondment opportunity.

As part of our team, you'll be at the forefront of statutory reporting, liaising with auditors, and spearheading regulatory reporting efforts, including Solvency II. This is an exciting time in the finance sector, marked by transformative International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and regulatory changes. These developments present significant challenges and opportunities for personal growth. We're seeking a proactive individual who is eager to embrace this period of change and contribute to our vibrant team culture.

This role can be based in either of our Bournemouth or Guildford offices with expectation of attending one day per week.

Salary Information

Pay: Circa £70,000

Pay is based on relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary is only one part of our total reward package.

About You

As a Senior Finance Reporting Analyst, you will:

• Take a lead role in group reporting.
• Prepare the statutory accounts including all disclosure notes and the Solvency II regulatory returns.
• Liaise with the auditors on queries related to the statutory accounts and solvency II regulatory returns.
• Actively seek to enhance and improve processes.

Essential Skills

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Good technical accounting knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and a proven track record of meeting reporting deadlines.
• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Previous experience working in an insurance company (including Solvency II).

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Responsible Artificial Intelligence usage.

What We Will Offer You

Recognised and rewarded for a job well done, we have a range of flexible benefits for you to choose from- so you can pick a package that’s perfect for you. We also offer flexible working options, global career opportunities across the wider Allianz Group, and fantastic career development and training. That’s on top of enjoying all the benefits you’d expect from the world’s number one insurance brand, including:

• Flexible buy/sell holiday options
• Hybrid working
• Annual performance related bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Development days
• A discount up to 50% on a range of insurance products including car, home and pet
• Retail discounts
• Volunteering days

Our Ways of Working

Do you need flexibility with the hours you work? Let us know as part of your application and if it’s right for our customers, our business and for you, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen. Here at Allianz, we are signatories of the ABIs flexible working charter. We believe in supporting hybrid work patterns, which balance the needs of our customers, with your personal circumstances and our business requirements. Our aim with this is to help innovation, creativity, and you to thrive - Your work life balance is important to us.

Inclusive Support & Accessibility

At Allianz, we are committed to fostering building an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates and offer tailored adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, whether that’s assistive technology, ergonomic equipment, flexible working arrangements, mentoring or coaching. We want to encourage candidates to speak with us about any adjustments they may need. We’re here to support you.

If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and meet the essential criteria, you can choose to be considered through our Offer an Interview Scheme.

Closing date: 8th November 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we reach enough applications.