Head of Financial Reporting

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Head of Financial Reporting

Apply locations London - UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR25-1821

Position Summary

The Senior Accounting and Reporting Manager is responsible for managing accounting and reporting professionals, optimizing financial statements preparation, conducting advanced financial analytics, and leading strategic planning with cross-functional collaboration. The role manages the internal financial control framework and pioneers process optimization initiatives. They direct the evolution of financial systems infrastructure and articulate financial narratives for key stakeholders.

What will your job entail?

1. Oversees the preparation and submission of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
2. Manages financial analytics and scenario modeling to provide insights into the company's financial performance, while crafting recommendations to guide executive decision-making.
3. Manages the internal control framework, leverages advanced risk assessment methodologies and control mechanisms.
4. Leads the strategic planning process and ensures cross-functional collaboration to develop financial forecasts and budget plans.
5. Leads the analysis of journal entries, ensures proper classification and recording of financial transactions, and ensures that all bank bookings, accruals, and revenue recognition are in check.
6. Directs the evolution of financial systems infrastructure, leverages state-of-the-art technologies to ensure data integrity, enhances accuracy, and unleashes insights for strategic decision-making.
7. Reviews month and quarter close activities, manages the general ledger and performs reconciliations of accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
8. Acts as the primary liaison for internal and external audit engagements, manages audit preparations, guides auditors through documentation, and implements audit recommendations to drive continuous improvement in control environment intricacy.
9. Pioneers process optimization initiatives, champions automation solutions, and leverages technological solutions to drive efficiency gains and streamline accounting operations.

Work Experience and Education:

1. Minimum of 8 years of experience in Finance and Accounting in Insurance Industry with 3 years of management experience.
2. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred; Finance, Accounting and Business Administration preferred. Any other related discipline or commensurate work experience considered.

Licenses & Certifications:

1. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is preferred.

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them - and their family members - achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website .

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The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

About Us

Ryan Specialty is a leading international specialty insurance firm which offers wholesale brokerage services, delegated underwriting expertise in the form of binding authorities, programs and highly specialized managing general underwriting companies, and other services designed specifically for brokers, agents and insurers. Ryan Specialty's mission is to be the most trusted trading partner of insurance brokers, agents and insurance carriers.