Senior Insurance Finance Manager Lead

1 week ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Saga Group Full time

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Insurance Finance Manager Lead to join our team at Saga Group. This is a challenging opportunity to lead the production of regulatory reporting processes for Saga, ensuring outputs are completed on time and validated through shared understanding.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Validation and review of IFRS17 balance sheet as part of standard month end cycle, including reconciliation of claims with the actuarial team.
  • Operationalising and integrating the new IFRS17 accounting standard into regular monthly reporting and forecasting cycles, working with actuarial colleagues to systemise inputs, with analysis of key movements across P&L and balance sheet to required deadlines.
  • Providing appropriate challenge and support to the commercial teams in order to deliver bi-monthly IFRS17 forecasts and longer term balance sheet projections.
  • Supporting preparation of annual statutory accounts for AICL while liaising with company auditors to facilitate and monitor responses to the AICL audit plan.
  • Supporting the Financial Controller in the maintenance of a robust control environment and the enhancement and testing of the financial control framework.
  • Inputting into the planning and budgeting cycle for Underwriting and Claims entities.
  • Continuous design and improvement of existing financial reporting to satisfy business requirements and support commercial decision making.
  • Supporting system development, implementation and change to deliver process improvement and enhanced management reporting.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A professional qualification in accountancy such as ACA/ACCA/CIMA, likely to be 5+ years post qualified experience for this level of role and responsibility.
  • A detailed understanding of an Insurance balance sheet, with experience of actuarial claims reserving processes would be particularly advantageous.
  • Experience of either IFRS17 or Solvency II implementation and reporting processes.
  • A flair for systems and process efficiency, particularly MS Excel skills.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure whilst balancing multiple deliverables and priorities.

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, plus benefits including:

  • Total flexibility over where you work.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Option to purchase additional leave up to 5 extra days.
  • Pension scheme matched up to 10%.
  • Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises and holidays.
  • Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
  • Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%.

About Saga Group

Saga is a specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We're passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion, championing diverse teams and offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. Fair consideration is given to all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over the age of 50.

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