Financial Reporting Project Manager - Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited

Financial Reporting Project Manager

Business Area: Finance

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme mean you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career.

Given our size, you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility through our hybrid model of office and home working.

About the Role

In your role as Financial Reporting Project Manager, you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

This role provides a great opportunity to project manage the Scheme Annual Report & Accounts (ARA), USSIM and USSL statutory accounts, and the SPV statutory accounts.

What You Will Be Doing

As a trusted part of the Finance team, you will be responsible for:

• Preparing and managing the project plan for the ARA, USSIM/USSL and SPV statutory accounts, including agreement of key milestones and deliverables
• Managing key stakeholders and establishing effective working relationships with peers in Finance, Company Secretarial, and those contributing to the production of the front end of the Annual Report & Accounts, including the external design agency
• Producing associated governance documents such as the Project Initiation Document (PID), risk register and stakeholder analysis
• Providing regular reporting to stakeholders to demonstrate project progress against milestones
• Working with the Financial Reporting team to deliver the Scheme Annual Report & Accounts in a timely and efficient manner, to the required level of quality and detail, including monitoring the progress of the verification file as information is received
• Acting as the main point of contact with the external agency project manager to ensure alignment and tracking against the plan

About You

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Knowledge and experience of financial systems, accounting processes and controls
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving capability, an enquiring approach and the ability to challenge

Why Join Us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How We Will Reward You

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high-quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family-friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services, i.e. private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our Culture and Values

Our people are what make us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit

https://www.uss.co.uk/

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.