Job: Head of Financial Reporting, Select Appointments - Preston

job role

This is an urgent role to fill a minimum of a 9 months contract.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title

Head of Financial Reporting - Preston (9 month contract)

Location

Preston

Business Centre & operating unit

Actuarial & Finance (Financial Services)

Main purpose of the job

To oversee, and provide technical support for, the Finance Department and ensure all financial and regulatory reports produced for our clients are delivered to the standards and timetables incorporated within the service level agreements.

Reporting to

Actuarial & Finance Director (based down south)

No.

of staff accountable for 11

Key tasks & responsibilities in order of priority

Manage the provision of financial and FSA regulatory reports for the client's January 2009 year end in line with service level agreements and relevant technical requirements of external bodies;

Oversee the management of the Finance team (11 staff)

Review the existing control framework within Finance to ensure all deliverables meet regulatory reporting requirements and all processes are adequately controlled;

Review key processes and make improvements where necessary

monitor regulatory and statutory updates and report relevant changes to the client

and any other duties as required

Liaising with external consultants and auditors as required by the Client.

Ad Hoc duties / projects as requested by the Actuarial & Finance Director.

Working conditions

(i.e.

shift work, flexi time, overtime )

37.5 hours per week flexitime (core hours of 10-4)

No.

of hours using a VDU each week = 20

Note: This is a description of the duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production.

The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change.

The person in the post may also have to carry out such other duties as may be necessary from time to time.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title Head of Financial Reporting - Preston

Department Finance, Preston

IFRS reporting

FSA reporting

Strong management skills

Life Industry reporting Experience

You must have a minimum of 5 Years financial reporting experience and 2 years of managing teams along with life industry reporting experience.

You will need strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

You will also be willing to travel to head office down south 1 or 2 times a month, this may include overnight stays within 2 locations down south.

preferred skills

Essential Desirable

Education/ Qualifications/ Training

Accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Degree educated