Financial Reporting Manager

Job description

Financial Reporting Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 (National) / £50,000 - £75,000 (London)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team within the Group Financial Controller area, that is at the forefront of delivering financial information our customers have confidence in.

This is a great job for a qualified accountant with demonstrable post-qualified experience (preferably in consolidation accounting), who wishes to gain experience within one of the UK's largest insurance companies.

This role presents a great opportunity to join the Group Consolidation & Reporting function within Aviva plc's Group External Reporting (GER) team, working closely with a wide range of finance teams, both at business unit and Group levels and to gain a deep understanding of the drivers behind Aviva Plc's quarterly results and prepare the Group's consolidated financial results.

A bit about the job:

This role is an opportunity to join the Financial Consolidation team, supporting the Group's wider finance function through the provision of financial reporting for management information and external reporting purposes, including the production of Aviva plc's IFRS consolidated financial statements and notes, interim report and quarterly trading updates. The team is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial consolidation and reporting processes are maintained, reporting timelines are adhered to, and key controls are operating effectively.

The successful candidate will work proactively, develop collaborative relationships across the Group, and will be responsible for key aspects of Group reporting processes that support Aviva's key deliverables and strategic messaging.

The GER team is part of the Group Financial Controller area and is principally responsible for meeting the regulatory and statutory reporting requirements for the Group. These include annual reporting, interim half year results and quarterly business performance. The team works closely with operating business units and other group finance functions to prepare reports and data analysis that provide valuable insights for internal reporting to Plc Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and other relevant internal committees.

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Production of ad hoc information, presentations or reports and provide challenge and explanation where required.
• Production of Group results, disclosures, and analysis.
• Manage documentation and controls in line with Aviva's financial reporting controls framework (FRCF) and ensure compliance.
• Managing relevant stakeholders, such as Business Unit finance teams, to support deliver of Group results and disclosures. Engagement should be pro-active, regular and support established agreements.
• Advanced planning and decision making is essential for effective delivery. Financial reporting forms part of Aviva's regular reporting cycle, with deliveries due on a quarterly and annual basis.

What you'll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Starting S alary between : £40,000 - £55,000 (National) / £50,000 - £75,000 (London) (location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary (actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva's)
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products , and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

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