Senior Reporting Manager (6-Month FTC)

Just Group plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Just Group plc in London is seeking a Senior Reporting Manager (US Reporting & Technical Accounting) to lead the Group's US GAAP reporting and support high-quality financial reporting across the business. You will provide technical accounting expertise for new products, investments, transactions and strategic initiatives, aligning US GAAP, IFRS and Solvency II frameworks.

You will coordinate cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Actuarial, Investments and Risk teams, ensuring strong

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong IFRS reporting knowledge and practical application.
• Experience providing guidance on US GAAP reporting for a life-insurance business.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly US GAAP reporting for the Group with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, financial reporting and governance requirements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to support decisions and initiatives.
• Lead changes to accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Build partnerships across Finance, Actuarial, Investments and Risk.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

US GAAP exposure

Stakeholder communication

Life insurance experience

Financial reporting

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Location: London - hybrid 50%

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours

Purpose of the role

The Senior Reporting Manager (US Reporting & Technical Accounting) is responsible for leading the delivery of Group reporting to meet US GAAP reporting requirements and supporting high-quality financial reporting across the business. The role provides technical accounting expertise, assessing and advising on the accounting and reporting implications of new products, investments, transactions, and business initiatives, while driving the implementation of accounting and reporting changes across US GAAP, IFRS and Solvency II frameworks.

About Just

We help people achieve a better later life. That's our purpose and it's the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,250 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK's most loved retirement expert.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate and timely quarterly US GAAP reporting for the Group.
• Maintaining compliance with applicable accounting, financial reporting and governance requirements.
• Providing technical accounting guidance to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Leading the assessment and implementation of changes to accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Building effective partnerships across Finance, Actuarial, Investments, Risk and other business areas.
• Monitoring developments in the business and external environment that may impact financial reporting.
• Supporting a strong control environment and effective management of reporting risks.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes, methodologies and documentation.

Examples of Key Activities

• Coordinating the preparation and review of quarterly US GAAP reporting deliverables.
• Reviewing financial results, investigating significant movements and providing insight on reporting outcomes.
• Managing the external audit process for US GAAP reporting and coordinating responses to audit requests.
• Preparing technical accounting papers, accounting policy updates and related reporting documentation.
• Evaluating the accounting treatment of new products, investments, transactions and business initiatives.
• Working with specialist teams to assess reporting implications and implement accounting solutions.
• Analysing the impact of new or amended accounting standards and supporting their implementation.
• Identifying opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, controls and data quality.

What We're Looking for:

Required

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience within the life insurance industry.
• Sound financial reporting and technical accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS reporting requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex accounting matters and communicate their impact to a range of stakeholders.
• Experience partnering with a broad range of Finance and business stakeholders.

Preferred

• Exposure to US GAAP reporting and accounting requirements.
• Experience working across multiple reporting frameworks, including Solvency II.

What's in it for you

• A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
• Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
• A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
• Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
• Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
• A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
• Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones

Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.