Head of Record to Report

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end R2R processes including general ledger, journal entries, intercompany, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, and financial close. 
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close. 
• Proven experience in making month end close process more efficient and accelerating month end close timeline. 
• Manage financial reporting across multiple legal entities and currencies. 
• Partner with global stakeholders across the US, UK, and other regions. 
• Drive process standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement. 
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (IFRS / US GAAP) and internal controls. 
• Monitor and report KPIs (close timelines, reconciliation quality, audit outcomes). Act as key point of contact for audits and senior stakeholders. Lead and develop a high-performing R2R team. 
• Challenge existing processes and introduce best-in-class practices.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Fully qualified accountant (CA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent).
• 12–18+ years of experience in Record-to-Report / Financial Accounting roles.
• Experience working within the insurance industry.
• Experience in shared services or global captive environments.
• Strong experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Proven track record of working with UK and US stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and US GAAP
• Desirable: Knowledge of UK and US insurance accounting practices and terminology
• Desirable Understanding of US and UK tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of financial accounting, process, and systems. 
• Good working knowledge and experience of ERP’s 
• Ability to set clear priorities and objectives.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge. 
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking. 
• Leadership and stakeholder engagement. 
• Transformation and automation mindset. 
• Confidence to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.