Financial Reporting Manager in Norwich

This is a fantastic job for someone who wants to play a key role in keeping Aviva financially strong and transparent. If you’re a qualified accountant who enjoys problem-solving, managing numerous tasks and outputs and gaining exposure to senior stakeholders, this could be a great opportunity to work in a fast-paced, friendly and wide-reaching team.

A bit about the job:

You’ll join our Group External Reporting team (specifically in the Group Centre Finance team), making sure Aviva’s financial records are accurate and complete. Your work will keep our balance sheet strong and support external reporting (both on a group and legal entity reporting level). You’ll review key transactions, lead governance checks and control oversight, help produce forecasts (and track performance against them), support the production of senior management packs and produce financial statements.

You will work closely with the rest of the Group Centre team here in the UK and manage the output of our WNS colleagues in Sri Lanka while also gaining good exposure to senior stakeholders. This role is vital to maintaining trust and transparency across Aviva. If this sounds appealing to you, and you want to make an impact, then we’d love to hear from you.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with prior experience of undertaking a Finance role(s), preferably with external/internal reporting and general ledger experience.
• Knowledge of financial control framework and finance systems (e.g. Oracle Fusion).
• Good organisational skills, with ability to manage numerous tasks at once.
• Good interpersonal skills i.e. be able to communicate clearly with senior management.
• Strong analytical mindset alongside excellent problem-solving skills and ability to identify and implement process improvements.

What you’ll get:

• Salary around £50,000 - £55,000 - depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary, depending on your performance and the business.
• 29 days of paid leave exclusive of public holidays, with the option of buying or selling 5 more days (pro-rated for the duration of your contract).
• Generous pension scheme - we’ll contribute up to 14%.
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it.
• 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.
• We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply.
• We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
• 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.