Senior External Reporting Manager

About the role

A leading global specialty insurer is looking for a Senior External Reporting Manager to join its finance team in London. The role is pivotal for delivering accurate UK legal entity reporting, supporting continuous improvement, and contributing to strategic finance initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual UK statutory accounts (solo and consolidated), including analysis and reporting.
• Oversee monthly consolidations, reconciliations, and performance analysis.
• Support quarterly reporting to senior leadership, Audit Committee, and Boards.
• Coordinate annual statutory audits and maintain reporting timetables.
• Monitor UK entity results, ensuring accurate UK GAAP and US GAAP reporting.
• Assist with overseas statutory reporting and branch financials.
• Partner with internal teams (FP&A, Tax, Controllership) on financial reporting matters.
• Contribute to regulatory compliance, technical accounting research, and implementation of new reporting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement and support finance transformation projects.

Required profile

• Strong insurance accounting knowledge with expertise in UK GAAP and US GAAP.
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and financial reports.
• Experience managing audits and maintaining effective controls.
• Advanced analytical capability and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or support change within finance functions.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel.
• UK GAAP.
• US GAAP.