Head of Financial Reporting | London, UK (London)

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Position: Head of Group Financial Reporting

Reporting to: Group Financial Controller

Location: London, Colchester, Lisbon, Hybrid working

Band: III

Type: Permanent

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy solving problems? We are looking for a Head of Financial Reporting who strives to improve everything they do and has the courage to challenge the status quo.

This is an exciting time to join the team and be part of shaping the future to ensure Hiscox Group Finance is set up to help deliver the next phase of growth in the business. We take a lot of pride in what we do at Hiscox and our sights are always set on achieving the best. If you are the same, this role could be a good match. You will focus on servicing the Group level financial and regulatory reporting requirements and form close working relationships internally with the wider Finance team and business units as well as externally, namely with the Auditors.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality Group consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial, statutory and regulatory reporting deliverables to both internal and external stakeholders in compliance with IFRS and Solvency II regulatory guidance.
Proactively manage strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
Champion and support the Group Financial Controller in developing a continuous improvement culture utilising external insights and best practice.
Maintain and enhance the financial control environment with regards to Group reporting activities and the broader financial control framework.
Actively support both Finance and Group-wide projects relevant to the role
Lead, manage and develop a team of c.5 individuals
Be an active member of the Group Financial Control leadership team
Lead and role model a culture of excellence across the wider Financial Control team

Skills/ Qualifications/ Experience require:

Post 8 years fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
Strong technical and financial reporting knowledge within the financial services sector (preferably the insurance sector)
Ability to constructively challenge and analyse results
Hands on approach and a keen eye for detail
Strong problem solving skills
Strong control mindset and experience
Good understanding of group consolidation principles and financial reporting systems (preferably Oracle)
Experience of delivering change and continuously improving

Reporting Relationships/ Interactions:

Reports to the Group Financial Controller
Maintain constructive and supportive professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including the Finance Senior Leadership team, our Regulators and external Auditors

Flexible working at Hiscox:

Working life doesn't always have to be 'nine to five' and we support flexible working wherever we can. No promises, but please chat to our resourcing team about the flexibility we could offer for this role.

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