At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and governance, ensuring accuracy and compliance across Ageas UK.
- Company: Join Ageas UK, a dynamic leader in the insurance sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a chance to shape business strategy.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and talent development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact during a period of growth and transformation.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong leadership experience in complex environments.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 70000 £ per year.
Director of Financial Reporting & Controls Ageas UK invites applications for the Director of Financial Reporting & Controls to lead financial reporting, governance and controls across Ageas, esure and Saga, ensuring trusted financial information, strong regulatory compliance and an effective control environment.
Reporting directly to the CFO and working closely with the Finance Leadership Team, this role will shape business strategy and deliver long‑term success during a period of growth and transformation.
Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end financial reporting across Ageas UK, ensuring accuracy, quality and timeliness.
Oversee monthly management reporting and Group financial reporting activities.
Direct the production of statutory accounts, annual reports and legal entity financial statements.
Lead all regulatory reporting requirements, including Solvency II submissions.
Ensure compliance with tax obligations while identifying opportunities to optimise tax outcomes.
Lead relationships with external auditors and support wider Group audit activities.
Provide leadership on technical accounting matters and evolving reporting standards.
Own and continuously strengthen the finance risk and controls framework.
Ensure effective first‑line controls testing, monitoring and risk management activities.
Drive consistent governance over key accounting judgements, tax and regulatory matters.
Act as a trusted adviser to the CFO, Finance Leadership Team and senior business leaders.
Build strong relationships with regulators, auditors, Board Committees and Group stakeholders.
Lead, develop and inspire a high‑performing financial reporting and controls team.
Sponsor and deliver finance transformation, improvement and change initiatives.
Lead the preparation and presentation of papers for Audit Committee and other governance forums.
Qualifications & Experience Qualified Accountant (ACA preferred) with strong post‑qualification experience.
Significant senior leadership experience within insurance or a large, complex corporate environment.
Deep technical expertise in IFRS, Solvency II and UK regulatory reporting requirements.
Strong knowledge of statutory accounting, financial reporting and financial controls.
Experience leading sizeable reporting or accounting functions with high‑quality outcomes.
Strong understanding of tax compliance and engagement with HMRC.
Proven ability to influence Executive, Board and Committee‑level stakeholders.
Experience working closely with regulators, auditors and external partners.
Outstanding leadership skills with a track record of building engaged, high‑performing teams.
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business performance drivers.
Able to translate complex financial issues into clear, actionable insights.
Highly analytical, organised and focused on delivering quality outcomes.
Experience delivering large‑scale change, transformation or operating model improvements.
Comfortable operating within a matrix environment and complex governance structure.
Passionate about continuous improvement, talent development and driving business value.
Equal Opportunity Employment Ageas UK is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all candidates.
All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr
