Finance Manager

Location: Douglas, Isle of Man

Closing date for applications:  3rd July 2025

The opportunity:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our Financial Accounting & Reporting (FAR) team in a management role. This is a key position in a fast-paced team responsible for the delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting to our Group office.

In addition to leading core reporting activity, you will provide oversight of key financial controls, offer technical accounting support to the wider business, and contribute to the development of team capability and processes.

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 Group reporting team
• Liaise with the Group reporting team on technical and operational reporting matters
• Oversee the preparation of analytical review files to support reporting outputs
• Drive collaboration with other sections of the FAR team and wider finance team to ensure effective delivery of reporting requirements
• Provide technical accounting expertise to the business as required
• Ensure timely completion and sign-off of key financial reporting controls
• Act as a subject matter expert for finance-related project initiatives
• Lead direct reports, including supporting their ongoing professional development.

Your skills and experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA).
• Experience in improving processes and systems and implementing automation.
• Strong PC skills including working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Access.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• An ability to prioritise tasks and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• An ability to work independently, manage staff and work as part of a wider team.
• Previous experience using SAP in an operational accounting role would be a helpful but not essential.
• Experience gained from working for or auditing of Life insurance companies is desirable but not essential for the right candidate. 

Who are we?
We are Zurich International Life!  
 
We support our fellow business units who provide life and savings products to markets around the world.  Based out of the Isle of Man since 1982, Zurich has built a strong reputation as a reliable, dependable yet innovative insurer and regularly receives recognition and awards from the industry. 
 

This role is based in our state-of-the-art Isle of Man office alongside a further 360 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.    

Why Zurich? 
Aside from our fantastic office space, which we demonstrate in our video, we have a great benefits and reward package.  
 

Please take a look at the video for an insight into Zurich: 

https://players.brightcove.net/5768412917001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6318953386112 

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