Reporting Manager - Insurance
110000 Annual
A very successful Lloyd's insurer is seeking a Reporting Manager to join its high-performing Finance team. This is a key role responsible for the timely and accurate close of the accounting ledgers, preparation and submission of regulatory returns, and delivery of high-quality financial reporting to senior stakeholders.
Working closely with the Syndicate Financial Controller, you'll oversee the quarterly and annual close process, lead a small team of qualified accountants, and play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial control and compliance within a dynamic, growing business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the quarterly close process, ensuring ledgers are accurate and compliant with UK GAAP.
- Review balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, ensuring quality and completeness.
- Manage the quarter-end close timetable and coordinate deliverables across finance.
- Prepare and review Lloyd's regulatory returns, interim and annual statutory accounts.
- Produce financial analysis and performance insights for group and investor reporting.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and currency matching to meet Syndicate funding needs.
- Enhance existing accounting controls, reporting processes, and systems.
- Liaise with external and internal auditors to ensure timely completion of audits and submissions.
- Manage, mentor, and develop a small finance team
- Contribute to Board, Audit Committee, and investment reporting as required.
- Keep abreast of changes in UK GAAP, Solvency, and Lloyd's reporting regimes.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years' experience within the insurance or Lloyd's market with a strong technical accounting background.
- Proven experience completing Lloyd's /Insurance regulatory returns and preparing UK GAAP financial statements.
- Strong technical knowledge of GAAP and Solvency reporting requirements.
- Excellent Excel and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator and effective relationship builder across all business levels.
- Proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Why Apply?
This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to step up into a leadership role within the Lloyd's market. You'll gain broad exposure across syndicate operations, regulatory reporting, and strategic finance, while helping to shape the ongoing success of a forward-thinking insurance group.