Finance Manager

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man

Closing date for applications:  26th March 2026

The opportunity:
We’re looking for a driven and highly skilled Financial Accountant to step into a key management role within our Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead critical IFRS reporting activity, strengthen financial controls, and play an influential role in shaping how we deliver high‑quality financial insight across the business.

You’ll work in a fast‑paced environment where accuracy, analytical thinking and collaboration are essential. Alongside delivering core reporting activity, you’ll support the professional development of your team, provide technical accounting expertise, and help drive continuous improvement across processes and systems.

This is a full-time position that requires flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to meet reporting deadlines and ensure timely delivery of tasks.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the production of IFRS reporting submissions to the Group reporting team.
• Manage and develop direct reports, supporting their ongoing growth and capability.
• Act as a main contact for Group on technical and operational reporting matters.
• Oversee the preparation of analytical review files to support key reporting outputs.
• Collaborate closely with the wider FAR and Finance teams to ensure end‑to‑end reporting delivery.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
• Ensure timely completion and sign‑off key financial controls.
• Contribute as a subject‑matter expert to finance‑related projects and initiatives.

Your skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
• Proven experience improving processes, systems, and implementing automation.
• Strong PC skills, including advanced Excel and working knowledge of MS Access.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Confident working independently, managing staff and collaborating within a wider team.
• SAP experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience working in or auditing life insurance businesses is beneficial but not mandatory.

Who are we? 

We provide life and savings products to markets around the world.   
This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 390 employees at this location.

Our culture:       

At Zurich on the Isle of Man, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring their whole selves to the workplace and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, race, gender or sexual identity, beliefs, or culture. We are committed to treating all our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, or any other protected characteristic.    
   
We have an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.        

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.    
 

So, make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.