Technical Reporting Manager

The Fidelis Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance business is seeking a Recruitment Business Partner to oversee technical accounting processes, ensure adherence to US GAAP, and manage a team of accountants. The role involves delivering actionable insights and improving reporting processes. A professional accounting qualification and experience in the insurance sector are essential. Join a culture that values diversity and innovation while driving change in the industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in insurance or reinsurance.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP for insurance accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly close process for technical accounting.
• Manage and mentor a team of qualified accountants.
• Deliver clear insights to senior management.

Skills

Technical Accounting

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Team Management

Communication

Education

Professional Accounting Qualification

Tools

Excel

Alteryx

Oracle

SAP Concur

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About us

The Fidelis Partnership is a leading specialty, bespoke and (re)insurance business. We have built our name on a 40-year track record of outperformance, and we continue to beat the market in our underwriting and returns. More information on The Fidelis Partnership can be found at www.fidelispartnership.com/

The Company currently writes lines of business including; specialty insurance: aviation & aerospace, energy, marine, property, terror & political violence, contingency and other specialty lines; reinsurance: property reinsurance, property retrocession, specialty reinsurance, whole account/multi-class and bespoke.

Role Overview

Reporting and Close Oversight

• Lead all aspects of the monthly and quarterly close process for technical accounting.
• Ensuring accurate and timely delivery of the Technical P&L, balance sheet, and commission reporting for The Fidelis Partnership (TFP) and Fidelis Insurance Group (FIG).
• Review and sign-off on monthly and quarterly management accounts, technical reporting packs, and lead schedules for both the FIG and TFP.
• Maintain rigorous financial controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies, group reporting requirements, and US GAAP.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights to senior management and business stakeholders through technical results commentary and reporting packs.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in reporting processes, data quality, and system workflows - leveraging automation tools (e.g. Alteryx), working around system limitations, and driving greater standardisation and audit readiness.
• Support and help lead the remediation of key financial reporting issues caused by upstream data quality - working cross-functionally to implement sustainable solutions.

Control Environment and Audit Readiness

• Support SOX-level control implementation and ongoing monitoring across technical close processes.
• Serve as the primary contact for technical accounting matters for internal and external auditors
• Ensure the timely delivery of audit requirements and resolution of audit queries.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, narratives, and control logs to support audit trails and risk mitigation.

Team Leadership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and mentor a team of qualified accountants, fostering technical excellence,
• ownership, and continuous learning.
• Conduct reviews of team deliverables, ensure quality control over technical reporting schedules and support the professional development of junior staff.
• Collaborate with underwriting, actuarial, treasury, and operations functions to validate and enhance reported results and analysis.
• Provide regular updates and escalate key risks or issues to senior finance leadership with suggested actions and outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in an insurance or reinsurance environment, ideally including listed company experience
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP for insurance accounting and related disclosure requirements
• Proven experience in financial reporting, operational controls, and complex data driven analysis
• Demonstrated ability to manage teams, prioritise workload, and deliver under pressure within a fast-paced, regulated environment
• Advanced Excel skills essential; experience with automation tools (e.g. Alteryx) and accounting systems (Oracle, SAP Concur) advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical outcomes for a non-technical audience

The Fidelis Partnership Ethos

Our culture is defined by our ethos. It is the foundation of who we are and the core of everything we do.

• Results – We want to be the best at the things we care about, so we focus on profitability over volume, with responsive decision-making and clear prioritised accountability.
• Innovate – We aspire to lead the market in providing the services and products our clients need, and to drive change in the broader impact our industry has on human rights, society, and environmental sustainability.
• Include – We create an environment where employees can bring their whole self to work, with open communication where everyone, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or background, feels able to contribute ideas and be recognised and rewarded for their contribution
• Unite – We operate as team of individual talents that actively seeks to reflect the diversity of the societies in which we operate, giving our business the widest range of inputs and perspectives.
• Respond – We work in a business exposed to sudden shocks and changes – elemental, political, economic and human – so we remain nimble and ready for change.

Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity and Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Insurance

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