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Who are we?

We are Unum – one of the UK’s leading employee benefits providers.

We’ve been around for 50 years, currently protecting over 1.7 million people, providing security and peace of mind to individuals and their families.

With a Fortune 500, US parent company, we’re part of highly successful global organisation, sharing ideas and innovations across teams to create a collaborative work environment. We’re transforming our business, and we’re keen to increase our digital capabilities to evolve the way we work and optimise opportunities for growth.

The role

What will you be doing?

Financial Reporting Manager

Hybrid – Dorking 1-2 days per week

We are looking for a Financial Reporting Manager to join our Finance Team here at Unum. This is an excellent time to join us as we execute our growth strategy and optimise the way we work across the Finance area. We are looking for a motivated self-starter, with a passion for reporting and a desire to develop in their career.

You will be responsible for managing the delivery of high quality financial reporting that communicates our results effectively both externally and to our US Group team. Reporting into our Head of Financial Reporting, you will interact with and have exposure to our CFO, executives and senior management across the company, as well as the US Group Finance team.

What will you bring?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the delivery of key external and management reporting across all accounting bases (US GAAP, UK GAAP and Solvency II), working closely with key stakeholders including the Financial Controller, CFO and US group finance
  • Partner effectively with people and teams across the business to understand and analyse the key drivers of our financial performance and ensure timely delivery of our financial reporting
  • Plan, manage & control key reporting processes across all reporting bases, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Provide technical accounting advice, liaising closely with our auditors, to ensure we appropriately reflect and communicate the impacts of new transactions and regulations
  • Actively support the day-to-day management of the team, coaching team members and developing your own leadership skills

Required Knowledge & Skill:

  • Qualified accountant with significant post Qualified Experience (Ideally ACA, ACCA)
  • Strong technical accounting skills (IFRS or UK GAAP) with experience of applying to complex transactions.
  • Highly analytical, capable of challenging financial information and explaining differences between reporting bases.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, able to communicate with colleagues of all levels, including senior stakeholders.
  • Ability to plan and manage process simplification and re-engineering, including adapting processes to utilise new systems.
  • Experience within the Insurance Industry (Preferred)
  • Experience managing small teams (Preferred)

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Why join us?

Our culture!

We aim to be the most inclusive, diverse and socially responsible company in the employee benefits market. With an agile and flexible way of working, we want to be a place where people aspire to work and where everyone can be themselves.

What will you get in return?

We are passionate about our employee health and wellbeing and providing work-life balance that suits you.

Our benefits include a discretionary bonus, 24/7 health support services (including a remote GP), income protection, health cash plan, 27 days annual leave, opportunity to participate in charitable events and more. 

However you see your future career, we’ll support and challenge you to be your best with a wealth of learning and development opportunities.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to careersuk@unum.co.uk.

Company:

Unum UK

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