Senior Manager, Financial Reporting Production

QBE Insurance Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance firm in Leeds is seeking a finance leader to direct a team of professionals in producing financial reporting for regulatory and corporate obligations. The ideal candidate will have ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifications, and significant experience in insurance accounting within the Lloyd's market. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to foster team development and drive process improvement initiatives within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive post-qualification experience in insurance accounting and reporting within the Lloyd’s market.
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Significant working knowledge of the insurance sector and Lloyd’s regulatory reporting requirements.
• Deep knowledge of financial accounting standards such as UK GAAP & IFRS.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory reporting requirements such as Solvency II.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and production of accurate financial reporting for Group and Statutory submissions.
• Design, build and enhance reporting and operational framework.
• Manage, coach and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across various departments.
• Support transformation initiatives and monitor changes in regulatory requirements.

Skills

Coaching for success

Communication

Critical Thinking

Detail-Oriented

Financial Data Reporting

Financial Management

Financial Products

Influencing

Managing performance

Navigating ambiguity

Reporting and Analysis

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Working Independently

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified

Tools

Oracle

SAP

TM1

Workday

Job description

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time
Worker Type: Employee

To lead and direct a team of finance professionals that provides management with relevant financial information, to uphold a high quality of service and meet deadlines.

As our function continues to evolve and grow, we’re offering an exciting opportunity within the Reporting Centre of Excellence (CoE) to lead the Financial Reporting Production for our Corporate and Regulatory obligations. We’re looking for a skilled individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, brings strategic insight to complex challenges and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

If you’re a confident leader with a strong background in finance and a desire to influence change across a growing function, this is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of financial reporting transformation and make a real impact within the business.

Your New Role

This role offers broad exposure across Finance, Actuarial and Legal (FAL), with the chance to influence and improve day-to-day processes and operations. You’ll be responsible for directing a team of qualified and part-qualified finance professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial information and maintaining service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and production of accurate financial reporting for Group, Statutory, Regulatory and Lloyd’s submissions in a timely manner
• Design, build and continuously enhance the reporting and operational framework to meet evolving internal and external stakeholder needs
• Lead, manage, coach and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a high-performance culture to ensure the team achieve their professional development goals
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy and scalability of reporting activities and enhance the quality and relevance of financial insights
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across Operations, Tax, Actuarial, Risk Management, Legal, Compliance, Underwriting and Group Finance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand reporting requirements, resolve issues and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support transformation initiatives and play a key role in shaping the future of the Reporting Centre of Excellence
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and proactively adapt reporting processes to maintain compliance to ensure all financial data and reports comply with statutory, regulatory and internal governance standards, including QBE Group accounting guidance

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with extensive post-qualification experience in insurance accounting and reporting within the Lloyd’s market
• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing finance teams
• Significant working knowledge of the insurance sector and Lloyd’s regulatory reporting requirements including QMA, QMB, RRQ and Syndicate Accounts
• Deep knowledge of financial accounting standards such as UK GAAP & IFRS
• Strong understanding of regulatory and statutory reporting requirements such as Solvency II and Lloyd’s reporting frameworks
• Strong desire to improve and develop innovative solutions to complex reporting challenges
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools such as Oracle, SAP, TM1, Workday or similar
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions with stakeholders of all seniority levels

Skills: Coaching for success, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Financial Data Reporting, Financial Management, Financial Products, Influencing, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Navigating ambiguity, Reporting and Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Working Independently

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Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.