Financial Reporting Manager

Who you are

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years' experience in financial reporting, regulatory reporting, or a related Finance role
• 3+ years' experience preparing and reviewing financial reporting under IFRS, Solvency II or other regulatory reporting frameworks
• Proven experience analysing complex financial information and translating findings into clear insights and recommendations for interested parties
• Strong people management skills, with the ability to influence, challenge constructively and build effective relationships across Finance and the wider business
• Experience operating within a robust financial control and governance environment, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and risk management
• Experience delivering operational improvement, automation or digital transformation initiatives within Finance
• Knowledge of Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate and advanced Excel reporting techniques
• Experience coaching, mentoring or developing colleagues and sharing technical expertise within a team environment
• Ideally with Financial Services and/or Insurance experience
• Whilst this job advert may reference specific years of experience, we recognise that skills are developed in many ways, so if you have relevant, transferable experience, we encourage you to apply

What the job involves

• Shape the future of Wealth & Insurance Finance. Join a collaborative Bristol-based team where you'll deliver key IFRS, Solvency II and regulatory reporting, while driving automation and process improvement
• Gain exposure across Finance, Actuarial, Tax and Investment Accounting, using tools like Power BI, Power Query and Power Automate to turn data into insight
• A fantastic opportunity to develop your technical expertise, influence change, and make a real impact in a forward-thinking finance function!
• Join our Finance team and play a key role in delivering high-quality financial and regulatory reporting that helps drive business decisions. You'll work with people across the organisation to provide insight into performance, strengthen controls and support continuous improvement
• This is a varied role where you'll combine reporting expertise, analysis and innovation to make a real impact
• Lead engagement with Finance colleagues to analyse and explain financial results, key transactions and business developments
• Take ownership of reporting processes, delivering accurate and timely IFRS, Solvency II and regulatory reporting outputs
• Act as a trusted business partner, providing insight, challenge and technical guidance to support decision-making
• Analyse data from several sources to identify trends, risks and opportunities, translating findings into actionable insights
• Interpret and apply accounting, regulatory and policy requirements to ensure compliant and consistent outcomes
• Lead operational improvement, automation and digital initiatives to simplify activities, strengthen controls and improve efficiency
• Lead reporting change initiatives and small projects, coordinating partners and implementing process and system enhancements
• Support colleague development through coaching, knowledge sharing and technical guidance
• Promote a strong risk and control environment through effective financial controls and governance processes

The application process

• End Date: Tuesday 06 October 2026

Benefits

• Flex cash: This is 4% of your basic salary and can be used to spend on the benefits of your choice, or you can choose to take it as a cash top up in your monthly salary.
• A generous holiday allowance: You’ll be eligible for a minimum of 22 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), rising to 30 days based on length of service and grade.
• A flexible way of working: Whether you want flexibility over your location or when you log on, together we can create an approach that works for you and for the business.
• Family leave: Up to 63 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. Statutory maternity or adoption pay is available for 39 weeks, and 20 weeks will be enhanced to the equivalent of full pay. Partners can have six weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
• Health insurance: Our company funded Private Medical Benefit provides all colleagues with access to good quality medical care, including accommodation, nursing care and specialist advice.
• Colleague Offers: Get discounts on everything from electrical items to cinema tickets and weekly food shopping. You can share this benefit with up to ten family members or friends.
• Financial products: Take advantage of our great financial products, some at a discounted rate, including current accounts, home and car insurance and loans.
• Share plans: Participate in Sharematch and receive matching shares of up to £45 a month from the company, and you can choose to participate in Sharesave, our combined savings and share option plan.
• Pension: We offer a generous pension plan, with all joiners being automatically enrolled in our 'Your Tomorrow' scheme. You can decide how much you save and get a say in where your contributions are invested.