Senior Reporting Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Senior Reporting Manager (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)
Location: London - hybrid 50%
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours
Purpose of the role
The Senior Reporting Manager (US Reporting & Technical Accounting) is responsible for leading the delivery of Group reporting to meet US GAAP reporting requirements and supporting high-quality financial reporting across the business. The role provides technical accounting expertise, assessing and advising on the accounting and reporting implications of new products, investments, transactions, and business initiatives, while driving the implementation of accounting and reporting changes across US GAAP, IFRS and Solvency II frameworks.
About Just
We help people achieve a better later life. That’s our purpose and it’s the reason we exist. We are a fast-growing company helping customers enjoy the retirement they deserve. We do this through a variety of market leading, award-winning products and services, delivered by a diverse team of over 1,250 purpose-led colleagues who genuinely put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
This is a brilliant time to join our business. We are on an exciting growth journey to become the UK’s most loved retirement expert.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering accurate and timely quarterly US GAAP reporting for the Group.
Maintaining compliance with applicable accounting, financial reporting and governance requirements.
Providing technical accounting guidance to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
Leading the assessment and implementation of changes to accounting standards and reporting requirements.
Building effective partnerships across Finance, Actuarial, Investments, Risk and other business areas.
Monitoring developments in the business and external environment that may impact financial reporting.
Supporting a strong control environment and effective management of reporting risks.
Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes, methodologies and documentation.
Examples of Key Activities
Coordinating the preparation and review of quarterly US GAAP reporting deliverables.
Reviewing financial results, investigating significant movements and providing insight on reporting outcomes.
Managing the external audit process for US GAAP reporting and coordinating responses to audit requests.
Preparing technical accounting papers, accounting policy updates and related reporting documentation.
Evaluating the accounting treatment of new products, investments, transactions and business initiatives.
Working with specialist teams to assess reporting implications and implement accounting solutions.
Analysing the impact of new or amended accounting standards and supporting their implementation.
Identifying opportunities to enhance reporting efficiency, controls and data quality.
What We're Looking for:
Required
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
Experience within the life insurance industry.
Strong financial reporting and technical accounting experience.
Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS reporting requirements.
Ability to interpret complex accounting matters and communicate their impact to a range of stakeholders.
Experience partnering with a broad range of Finance and business stakeholders.
Preferred
Exposure to US GAAP reporting and accounting requirements.
Experience working across multiple reporting frameworks, including Solvency II.
Our behaviours
At Just you’ll have the opportunity to develop your career, whilst making a difference to the lives of those around you. You’ll be part of a company with a strong and distinctive culture - we’re ambitious, curious and collaborative – and every decision we make centres around being Just and delivering the best outcomes for our customers.
What’s in it for you
A competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance
25 days annual leave plus an additional day on us for your birthday
Private medical cover and income protection, just in case
A generous and highly achievable bonus scheme
Opportunities to progress your career in-role and within the company
Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 employee assistance helpline and trained physical and mental health first aiders
A variety of employee funded benefits available via our online benefits portal
Plus, several additional purchase options available for you and your loved ones
Explore our full range of benefits on our dedicated benefits page.
Belonging at Just
Valuing diversity of thought and fostering a sense of belonging is critical to our business success, driving innovation and balanced decision making. Our work on DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging) aims to deliver a brilliant employee experience underpinned by a sense of belonging, where our people feel proud to work at Just.
We remain committed to our publicly disclosed HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter and Race at Work Charter targets and support a wide range of employee network and events, championing issues including intergenerational working, social mobility and neurodiversity.
Be Bold. Be Brilliant. Be Just.