Senior Analyst

Company: Hays
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will support the design and implementation of accounting and regulatory policies within a leading international insurer. You will work in a high-performing finance function on complex accounting matters, regulatory reporting and governance projects. You’ll influence policy, manage regulatory changes, and contribute to M&A reporting and resilience activities. This is a hands-on position with exposure to cross-border finance teams and strategic initiatives.

Pay / Benefits

  • Hybrid working
  • Career development support
  • Competitive salary and benefits package

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement accounting and regulatory policies across the organisation
  • Assess impact of new accounting standards and regulatory changes; produce technical papers and analyses
  • Prepare complex accounting position papers and technical calculations
  • Assist with acquisition accounting and M&A-related reporting
  • Produce legal entity reporting and board reporting packs
  • Prepare regulatory and statistical returns
  • Support governance, controls and continuous improvement across the finance function
  • Contribute to regulatory oversight and resilience activities

Key requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
  • Experience within insurance, financial services or highly regulated environment
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge with exposure to UK GAAP and/or IFRS
  • Experience drafting policies, procedures or technical accounting papers
  • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience advantageous
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • stakeholder management
  • communication skills
  • UK GAAP
  • IFRS
  • Advanced Excel
  • Power BI

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Posted: October 3rd, 2026