Group Financial Reporting Manager

Full job description
At MG our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join us in the role of Group Financial Reporting Manager at MG plc. This is a senior role within the wider Group Financial Reporting team, managing a team of 6 direct reports and will suit someone who has financial reporting and managerial experience, ideally within a listed company.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspire, support and develop a small time while also being more than comfortable taking a ‘hands on’ role. The role holder will work across the Finance function including accounting, actuarial and data management teams to deliver the Group’s Annual Report and Accounts and Interim Report, produce Group management information and ensure robust financial controls are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead production of reporting within the Annual Report and Accounts and Interim Report
Support production of Board and Group Executive Committee management information
Contribute to finance papers required for the Group Audit Committee
Support production of the combined Group and solo entity Solvency II Solvency and Financial Condition Report and other regular or ad hoc external publications
Liaise with and support the wider team by contributing to changes to the Group accounting policies and ensuring new accounting standards are implemented in Group external reporting
Support development of methodology for the Group’s key financial performance metrics
Liaise with the external auditors, ensuring that timescales and the auditors’ requirements are met to ensure timely completion of their work
Maintain effective working relationships with other teams in MG plc Finance ensuring that Group reporting needs are communicated, understood and met
Lead the Financial Reporting team ensuring a culture of effective performance management and supporting and developing the team
Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and a reduction in MG plc’s operational risk
Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Qualified accountant with post qualification experience
Knowledge, expertise and experience of the production and delivery of reporting processes in a financial services organisation. Life and pensions and Asset management experience is also beneficial
Detailed knowledge of financial reporting regulatory requirements and legislative frameworks
Experience of dealing with complex transactions and associated accounting
Knowledge of MG plc’s products, systems and distribution methods
Experience of managing and developing teams
Good knowledge of industry trends, best practice and developments
Personal attributes/skills:
Highly analytical and skilled problem solver, with a strong commercial mind-set, and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple, effective plans and solutions
Control-focussed, with excellent attention to detail
Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding stakeholders
Ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate
Strong personal presence and resilience
Ability to inspire colleagues within a wider team Read more