MERJE is working with a large savings and retirement business who are looking for a Business Lead to front a team of project resources on the Accounting & Reporting workstream - part of the IFRS 17 programme. A hybrid working contract opportunity based in Birmingham, this role will report into the Director of Finance Reporting, Operations & Analysis.

Key Accountabilities as a Business Lead: 

• Lead a team of SMEs and deliver solutions/ milestones on the IFRS 17 programme 

• Collate inputs; finalise roles & responsibilities; devise solutions, approaches & policies

• Drive development and delivery of implementation plans

• Drive embedding of operating model and changes to business systems, processes, reporting calendar and controls 

• Oversee the design & monitoring of appropriate quality assurance controls and provide challenge to reporting team ensuring the accuracy & validity of the financial information under IFRS 17

• Effectively communicate IFRS 17 results and outcomes to a wide group of stakeholders 

Skills, knowledge, and experience required as a Business Lead: 

• Strong technical and operational skills within a financial services organisation - preferably a life insurer

• Leadership – drive colleagues to outcomes whilst holding them accountable for delivery. Ability to lead and motivate teams

• Stakeholder management – be able to influence outcomes and engage with senior business leaders and programme sponsors

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with extensive knowledge of finance operational and reporting processes (10+ years)

Salary: 

£1,000 - £1,200 per day outside IR35.