Senior External Reporting Manager

Senior External Reporting Manager

Overview

A leading global specialty insurer is seeking an Senior External Reporting Manager to join its finance team. This is a key role responsible for delivering accurate, compliant UK legal entity reporting while supporting continuous improvement and strategic finance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 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 US GAAP and UK GAAP reporting.
• Support 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.

Skills & Experience

• Strong insurance accounting knowledge and technical expertise (UK GAAP & US GAAP).
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and financial reports.
• Experience managing audits and maintaining effective controls.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability.
• Experience leading or supporting change within finance functions.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem solving skills.
• Good understanding of the London Insurance Market.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player.
• Strong time management and commitment to high quality delivery.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high performing finance function within a dynamic insurance environment.