Group Financial Reporting Manager

Job Description

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clientsand identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities . To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliverresults and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional individual to join us in the role of Group Financial Reporting Manager at M&G plc. This is a senior role within the wider Group Financial Reporting team, managing a team of 6 direct reports and will suitsomeone who has financial reporting and managerial experience, ideally within a listed company. The ideal candidate will have the ability to inspire, support and develop a small time while also being more than comfortable taking a hands on role. The role holder will work across the Finance function including accounting, actuarial and data managementteams to deliver the Groups Annual Report and Accounts, Preliminary Announcement and Interim Report, produce Group management information and ensure robust financial controls are maintained. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead production of reporting within the Annual Report and Accounts, Preliminary Announcement and Interim Report
• Support production of Board and Group Executive Committee management information
• Contribute to finance papers required for the Group Audit Committee
• Support production of the combined Group and solo entity Solvency II Solvency and Financial Condition Report and other regular or ad hoc external publications
• Liaise with and support the wider team by contributing to changes to the Group accounting policies and ensuring new accounting standards are implemented in Group external reporting
• Support development of methodology for the Groups key financial performance metrics
• Liaise with the external auditors, ensuring that timescales and the auditors requirements are met to ensure timely completion of their work
• Maintain effective working relationships with other teams in M&G plc finance ensuring that Group reporting needs are communicated, understood and met
• Lead the Financial Reporting team ensuring a culture of effective performance management and supporting and developing the team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls you are responsible for to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and a reduction in M&G plcs operational risk

Key Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Qualified accountant with post qualification experience
• Knowledge, expertise and experience of the production and delivery of reporting processes in a financial services organisation. Life and pensions and Asset management experience is also beneficial
• Detailed knowledge of financial reporting regulatory requirements and legislatory frameworks
• Experience of dealing with complex transactions and associated accounting
• Knowledge of M&G plcs products, systems and distribution methods
• Experience of managing and developing teams
• Good knowledge of industry trends, best practice and developments

Personal attributes/skills:

• Highly analytical and skilled problem solver, with a strong commercial mind-set, and the ability to distil complex ideas or problems into simple, effective plans and solutions
• Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding stakeholders
• Ability to assess, react quickly and decisively to problems, taking tough decisions where needed or escalating issues as appropriate
• Strong personal presence and resilience
• Ability to inspire colleagues within a wider team

Recruiter: Matt Campbell Work Level: Manager / Expert We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity,age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.