Actuary Finance Reporting

Job Description

At M&G our vision is: to become the best loved and most successful savings and investment business and were looking for people who are excited about joining us on our journey. Were digitally transforming and investing heavily in technology and innovation to develop new and improved customer propositions that really raise the bar for our customers.To help us achieve our vision were looking for exceptional people who live our values and behaviours and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We know that an inclusive environment makes us more accessible and ensures we attract, engage, promote and retain exceptional people. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity/nationality,disability, or military service and welcome those who have taken career breaks. We will consider flexible working arrangements or home working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectivelydeliver in your role. What you can expect from us:We are committed to creating an environment where you can be exceptional at all you do. To help us deliver this, we promise to:

• Challenge Your Limits by creating a stimulating working environment and providing opportunities for you to be involved in meaningful and challenging work
• Support Your Aspirations with a commitment to learning and development that helps you achieve and build your experience with people who want you to succeed
• Value Your Input whereby leaders and managers will involve you in key decisions, listen to your thoughts and recognise the important contribution you make
• Balance Your Life through a work life partnership that focuses on making this an inclusive, diverse and friendly place to work and offers the flexibility and support that enables everyone to be at their best

How do we support our employees: All M&G plc employees will be supported in the workplace through our M&G Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). If you need counselling, confidential financial or legal advice. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and offers access to qualifiedprofessionals who can provide specialist information, advice and support on many issues. It offers a broad range of services, including help with family issues, maintaining work/life balance and mental health support. The Role:Financial Reporting is accountable for delivering on time and accurate financial results and disclosures across all reporting metrics, while providing real business insights, quality assurance and technical advice. The Non-Profit Valuation team is responsible for the valuation of M&G plcs annuities and unit linked insurance business, producing a complete view of the balance sheet for these products whilst demonstrating a deep understanding of the drivers of change inperiod on period results for both modelled and un-modelled results. The team are responsible for the communication of results to internal and external audiences including regulatory reporting and for carrying out analysis of how the balance sheet moves under a range of different metrics and future scenarios.

• The role will require developing a strong overview of the M&G plc business, especially the non-profit business lines and a strong technical knowledge of our products, communicating with business areas and understanding the impact of various factors on thefinancial results.
• The role will require presentation of a range of financial results and analyses to senior management within Finance, demonstrating a clear grasp of the detail and strong communication of how the business has performed an the key drivers of change.
• The role holder will be a qualified actuary, ideally with relevant previous experience.

Key Work Level Accountabilities: Experienced Colleague:

• Accountable for the production of various financial reporting metrics including liability valuation and analysis of profit/surplus
• Applies judgement to deliver outcomes, evaluating a range of potential solutions, considering the impact for customers, cost and risk
• Challenges peers and upwards given knowledge of processes, controls, delivery and awareness of complex systems and the broader picture
• Identifies and anticipates need for changes to continuously improve quality and efficiency of output, processes and controls
• Supervise the work and development of less experienced colleagues

Key Responsibilities for this role:Work with a team of Finance professionals, in the delivery on a range of financial reporting and business management metrics (including Solvency II, IFRS, new business profits, cash generation) for internal and external reporting with supporting analysis andclear and concise commentary demonstrating that the drivers of profit/ surplus are well understood as they relate to the non-profit business lines.

• Ensure the delivery of high quality management information, meeting customer needs, within a robust control framework.
• Support projects, including development of the reporting solution for IFRS17.
• Liaise with the wider Finance teams to understand the impacts of various activity on the ongoing financial statements.
• Responsible for the accuracy of output, balancing resource time and materiality to optimise the quality and timeliness of the output.
• Challenges the status quo, embrace changes, and strives to make continuous incremental improvements and is responsive to future business requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls to support improvement of the overall control environment, customers outcomes and a reduction in M&G plcs operational risk.

Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Strong knowledge of financial services, regulatory and legislative frameworks, including IFRS and Solvency II principles and associated external reporting and disclosure requirements

A strong understanding of financial statements and the key data included in the P&L and Balance sheet.

Experience of preparing financial information for the purposes of meeting internal and external reporting requirements.

Knowledge of financial services regulatory and legislative environment and reporting metrics

Knowledge of life and pensions products, markets and competitorsKnowledge of actuarial modellin