M&G plc is a FTSE 100 company with an active asset manager and a well established life insurance company. This role is in the Group reporting function in Finance leading the day-to- day management processes around regular FTSE 100 reporting to the market and other regulatory reporting including the Annual Report and Accounts process. The role will manage a team of three process support analysts assisting across the Group reporting team.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Group Financial Reporting this role will Lead the process management team with a commercial mindset to support the group financial reporting activity and ensure that M&G plc Group Reporting meets regulatory obligations and deadlines.
The key processes to be supported include:
End-to-end IFRS consolidated financial statements production process (interim and year end)
Quarterly results process across Group key metrics through to market reporting
Annual report production process including liaison with content drafters across the business, design agency and printers
Quarterly Solvency II reporting processes and production of annual Solvency and Financial Condition Report
Sustainability reporting processes as they develop to embed upcoming regulatory requirements.
Regular reporting to Audit Committee and other key governance bodies
External audit processes including the activity to manage audit requests and deliverables
Embed and continue to develop through improvement, the design of the key processes. This includes leading on activity to develop, monitor and report status of plans and drafting reporting instructions, facilitating meetings, capturing and monitoring actions.
Develop deep understanding of the end-to-end reporting processes and the critical path to meet the Group's reporting obligations, allowing the identification of efficiencies in the working day timetable.
Respond to ad hoc requests relating to all aspects of the finance reporting function using own initiative and in a timely manner
Develop and maintain strong working relationships across the finance community and wider stakeholders including corporate affairs and company secretariat
Work collaboratively with colleagues and take personal accountability to maintain and enhance controls around reporting processes to support improvement of the overall control environment, customer outcomes and a reduction in M&G plc operational risk
Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
A keen business operations manager with relevant process experience and understanding of financial reporting processes and governance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong team manager with ability to develop and influence to achieve desired outcomes
Strong skills in MS Word and Powerpoint, and a willingness to embrace AI tools where appropriate and their use in reporting practices
Ability to work under pressure with no compromises in quality
Self-starter, able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload ensuring that key deadlines are met
Ability to communicate effectively and influence effectively with productive, successful relationships with demanding stakeholders
Ability to manage tensions and conflicts to achieve outcomes that work for all parties
Work Level: Manager / Expert
Recruiter: Matt Campbell
Close Date 29th May 2026
Benefits
At M&G, we're committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy - to balance your work and person
Additional Information
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
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