We are currently recruiting for a Senior Financial Reporting Manager to join our phenomenal team! The role is a 12 – 15 months fixed-term contract, the team is predominately based in Norwich, however we are flexible with location and the role could be based in Bristol, Norwich, York or London. Traveling to Norwich and London periodically would be required post pandemic.

This role would be ideal for you if you are seeking a challenging position, you will act as the financial controller for Aviva Insurance Limited (AIL), which is the primary general insurance underwriter for UKGI, as well as undertaking a range of other services. You will be responsible for IFRS financial reporting for AIL including preparation of annual financial statements, commentary, analyses for balance sheet review meetings and audit Committee packs, impairment assessments, analytical reviews, ad hoc requests, and certain Group reporting deliverables.

Responsibilities in the role:

• Undertake financial control role for AIL including monthly close and balance sheet review and oversight, supporting delivery of regular reporting, response to ad hoc queries and oversight of initiatives

• Preparation of AIL annual statutory accounts and interaction with internal stakeholders and external audit to complete and get approval for these

• Oversight of key areas of judgement for AIL, including investment in subsidiaries, intercompany loans, value of goodwill and intangibles, as well as oversight of acquisition and disposals

• Interaction with key market and AFO teams to deliver accurate, efficient and timely reporting

• Extensive liaison with other teams is required to carry out the role (e.g., Group Tax, Company Secretarial, Actuarial, Capital management, Technical Accounting, General Ledger Accounting team, FRCF team, External Auditors, UKGI Business Partners, FP&A, Risk Function, Group Legal)

• Interaction with key stakeholders to communicate key insights and results

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Strong finance experience preferred, likely to be a qualified accountant

• Experience of working in a general insurance environment – desirable

• Ability to communicate technical and complex concepts and results to range of stakeholders

• Strong analytical skills and willingness to follow through on issues

• Focus on delivery and attention to detail, ability to work to tight deadlines

• Flexibility to support broader team deliveries

• IFRS experience

What will you get for this role?

• Salary between £50,000 - £83,900 depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications

• A generous defined contribution pension scheme

• Annual performance related bonus and pay review

• A holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days

• Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family (some exclusions apply)

• Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

Working at Aviva

At Aviva, we’re people with a purpose. To be with you today, for a better tomorrow.

We bring this to life by ensuring risk handling is at the heart of the way we all work. We love people who do the right thing for our customers, and our colleagues. We want people who speak up, who take ownership, and who make good decisions.

The way we do this is important too. We always ‘Care More’. It’s our thing. We’re all about our people – that’s you – so we can be pretty flexible. If you want to work from home some of the time or change your hours so you can pick up your kids or care for someone in your family, we’re very open to that. In fact, we don’t advertise roles as either part or full time, because we know each person has different needs, just as each business area has different needs. So, it’s up to you to discuss working hours during your interview.

We care deeply about being inclusive and that means we encourage applications from people with a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences. We want our employees to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

We interview every disabled applicant* that meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us a separate email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll make sure we interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Lacey Lane Mckoy a call on 0207 255 0884 or send an email to lacey.lane-mckoy@aviva.com

*As defined in The Equality Act 2010*. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean you should provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required and have the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential to perform the role.