Group Reporting Manager (FTC)

A leading international specialty reinsurance business based in London is seeking a Group Reporting Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Financial Reporting, you will oversee the global financial consolidation process and lead the preparation of external financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.

• Financial Close & Consolidation: Oversee quarterly close schedules and manage the year-end and half-year GAAP financial reporting timelines. Drive the multi-entity inter-company reporting and global consolidation process.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare consolidated financial statements, annual reports, disclosures, and regulatory submissions under IFRS. Produce key inputs and variance analysis for executive packs, board meetings, audit committees, and investor disclosures.
• Systems & Data Integrity: Maintain general ledger integrity, mapping rules, and system logic. Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) and administrator for financial reporting software platforms (e.g., Workiva/WDesk).
• Audit & Compliance Management: Coordinate external audit activities for annual and half-year reviews. Conduct the annual audit effectiveness review and present recommendations to leadership.
• Process Improvement & Technical Accounting: Research updates to IFRS standards and draft technical accounting memos. Collaborate on finance transformation initiatives to optimize reporting workflows and strengthen internal controls.

• Professional
  
  Qualification:
  
  ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Industry
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) within the insurance or reinsurance sector.
• Technical Expertise: Proven track record in IFRS consolidated reporting, regulatory reporting for global entities, and managing multi-currency, multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Systems
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience with enterprise general ledgers (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics/Great Plains) and modern reporting engines (e.g., WDesk/Workiva, iXBRL tools) is preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.