Head of New Business Reporting (Insurance)

TL;DR

Head of New Business Reporting (Insurance): Leading end-to-end new business reporting processes and providing oversight of reporting outputs across IFRS and Solvency UK / Solvency II with an accent on accuracy, control of assumptions, and policy data. Focus on driving improvements across reporting systems, managing senior stakeholder relationships, and supporting methodology change activity.

Location: Hybrid working in Hove, UK

Company

hirify.global is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor specializing in retirement and protection solutions.

What you will do

• Lead the delivery of new business reporting metrics across IFRS and Solvency UK / Solvency II.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of actuarial analysts.
• Review and challenge reporting outputs produced by Finance Central Services for Institutional Retirement.
• Ensure reporting results, assumptions, policy data, and methodology are accurate and well-controlled.
• Build relationships with PRT Pricing, Client Services, Planning & Analysis, and Technical Accounting.
• Explain reporting results and key messages clearly to senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Qualified Life Actuary (FIA / FFA, or equivalent).
• Strong life insurance reporting experience, specifically across IFRS / IFRS 17 and Solvency UK / Solvency II.
• Knowledge of bulk annuities, individual annuities, PRT or similar retirement products.
• Experience managing or developing actuarial, finance, or reporting teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to explain technical results.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Hove, UK.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual performance-related bonus plan and share schemes.
• Generous pension contributions and life assurance.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan.
• 30 days holiday plus public holidays.
• Competitive family leave and electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Inclusive culture with flexible working options (part-time, job shares).