Head of Financial Reporting

Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: maggie@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5832
Published: about 1 month ago
Head of Financial Reporting We are hiring an experienced Head of Financial Reporting to lead all statutory, regulatory, and group financial reporting activities across a complex, regulated insurance environment. This senior leadership role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery of financial information to regulators, boards, auditors, and group stakeholders. Key Responsibilities - Lead statutory, regulatory, and group financial reporting. - Oversee financial statement preparation under UK and US GAAP. - Manage regulatory submissions and compliance requirements. - Lead audit engagements and technical accounting matters. - Drive financial controls, governance, and reporting improvements. - Manage reporting timetables and stakeholder communications. - Lead and develop a high-performing financial reporting team. - Support finance transformation, automation, and strategic projects. Requirements - Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent). - Significant experience in senior financial reporting roles within insurance or financial services. - Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and US GAAP. - Experience managing audits, regulatory reporting, and group consolidations. - Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills. - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Personal Attributes - Commercially minded with strong attention to detail. - High integrity and commitment to governance and controls. - Adaptable, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement