Head Of Insurance Analysis

TL;DR

Head of Insurance Analysis: Leading the reporting analysis team in overseeing IFRS, UK GAAP, and Solvency II results for regulated insurance entities with an accent on financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and board-level commentary. Focus on driving transformational change in reporting processes, managing complex financial risks, and ensuring high-quality analysis for group results.

Location: Stirling, UK (Hybrid working arrangements available).

Company

hirify.global is a long-standing savings and investment firm with over 175 years of history, combining asset management and insurance expertise to provide balanced, long-term financial solutions.

What you will do

• Manage and provide leadership to the Reporting Analysis team covering IFRS, UK GAAP, and Solvency II results.
• Oversee, review, and challenge the analysis of profit and change for all regulated insurance entities.
• Ensure compliance with latest accounting and actuarial standards and hirify.global’s internal methodologies.
• Support the regulated insurance entity board and audit committee in financial reporting production.
• Manage external audit processes and address audit queries to support statutory reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and transformational change in financial reporting processes and outputs.

Requirements

• Accounting qualification (e.g., CA, ACA, ACCA) is required.
• Extensive experience in Life Insurance financial analysis under IFRS, Solvency II, and UK GAAP.
• Strong understanding of with-profits product complexities.
• Proven ability to manage and lead large, complex teams within financial services.
• Strong attention to detail combined with a strategic, big-picture mindset.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels across the business.

Culture & Benefits

• Valuable pension scheme (18% total contribution).
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with options to purchase extra days.
• Comprehensive Inspiring Families policy with paid parental leave.
• Private healthcare, critical illness cover, and life assurance.
• Flexible working arrangements and workplace accommodations available.