External Reporting Leader - IFRS, Group Finance

Direct Line Group; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in the City of London seeks a driven External Reporting Manager. This role involves managing the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in financial reporting, and a proactive mindset. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a culture focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

9% employer-contributed pension

50% off home, motor and pet insurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee discounts and cashback

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Part of qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent (Big 4 experience highly desirable).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and external reporting frameworks.
• Proven experience in statutory and group financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate technical insights clearly.
• A proactive, self-starter mindset — you take ownership, find solutions and drive progress.
• Collaborative, organised and detail-focused, able to deliver under pressure while keeping sight of the bigger picture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end preparation of statutory accounts for all insurance and non-insurance entities.
• Ensure reporting is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time in line with IFRS and regulatory standards.
• Support the delivery of consolidated financial information for Group reporting.
• Oversee the year-end reporting timetable, coordinating activities with the EXL team and internal stakeholders.
• Manage verification processes for financial and non-financial disclosures, liaising with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen reporting controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Job description

A leading insurance firm in the City of London seeks a driven External Reporting Manager. This role involves managing the preparation of statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in financial reporting, and a proactive mindset. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a culture focused on diversity and inclusion.