Financial Reporting Manager

Financial Reporting Manager

Business Area: Finance

Place of Work: Liverpool

Contract Type: Permanent

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Financial Reporting Manager you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset.

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This role will provide a great opportunity to be responsible for production of the Scheme quarterly and annual accounts and the financial statements of USSIM, USSL and SPV statutory accounts.

What you will be doing

As a trusted part of the Finance you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for production of the Scheme Annual Report & Accounts and USSIM and USSL statutory accounts and SPV statutory accounts
• Work with the project manager to deliver the Scheme Annual Report & Accounts in a timely and efficient manner to required level of quality and detail including preparing and reviewing the verification file as information is received
• Prepare drafts of the CFO Update and Key Facts and Figures sections of the Annual Report & Accounts and the Strategic Reports for USSIM and USSL for review by the Group financial controller
• Oversee the production of the USSIM and USSL statutory accounts including understanding of key movements and balances and review of year-end adjustments and journals
• Review SPV statutory accounts which are prepared by the SPV financial accountants to assist with the timetable and review and co-ordination with external audit
• Produce quarterly scheme reporting pack including commentary, high level analysis and supplementary schedules
• Identify and develop improvements to the reporting process where manual journals could be replaced with system developments or enhancements
• Responsible for co-ordinating the external audit on an annual basis including agreeing the annual timetable and kick off meetings with the external auditor, arranging for prepared by client list to be agreed with names individuals and agreed due dates and holding regular meetings to resolve issues ensuring the audit is completed on time and that there are no surprises
• Lead and develop the financial reporting team in Liverpool to be high performing and high achieving in all the team’s work whilst demonstrating alignment to the USS values
• Champion accounting developments and process improvements that enhance the reporting and information flows

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box, if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Hold a professional accounting qualification such as ACA or ACCA
• Experience of preparing, reviewing and submitting statutory accounts
• Knowledge and experience of financial systems, accounting processes and controls
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and multiple stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving capability, an enquiring approach and ability to challenge
• Embraces change and ability to adapt to the complexities and changing financial reporting landscape
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Why join us?

At USS, every individual contributes to building a secure financial future for our members and their families. We strive to create a work environment where everyone can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

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We're also committed to helping you build your career by providing opportunities for development. We put a focus on recognising and supporting each individual's unique career path, driving this forward with the support of an engaged and proactive management team.

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Here at USS, we want you to thrive in and out of work with a friendly team, flexible culture and excellent range of benefits!

How we will reward you

• Great starting salary
• Generous annual leave package
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family friendly pay)
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent
• Employee Volunteer Day’s to support the communities where you work and live
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves.

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Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity
• Collaboration
• Excellence

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK.

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We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for more than 528,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £75.5bn (at 31 March 2023). To find out more, please visit https://www.uss.co.uk

USSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent.

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We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process, so if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting resourcing@uss.co.uk.