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• Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered. Head of Accounting and Operations This is a great job for someone who has a sound understanding of financial processes, systems, practices, and applications with the proven ability to identify and deliver process improvements and ensure the maintenance of a robust control environment. A bit about the job: We are seeking a dynamic leader to head our Accounting and Reporting Operations team at Aviva Investors. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the development of policies, procedures, and controls, manage financial audits, and ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices—all aligned with our strategic objectives. You will contribute to and influence the evolution of accounting and reporting strategies, analyse market trends, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency. With responsibility for delivering accurate and timely financial statements, budgets, modelling, and forecasting, you will support critical business decisions and lead key elements of the finance change agenda. Your remit will include driving continuous improvement across finance operations, coordinating with wider teams, and providing expert insights to senior management on complex financial matters. You will represent the organisation externally, liaise with regulators and auditors, and maintain a strong presence within the finance community. Additionally, you will lead budgeting and performance management, foster team engagement, promote a robust risk culture, and spearhead projects beyond your immediate scope. Staying abreast of regulatory changes and industry developments, you will ensure our practices remain integrated within the broader risk and finance framework. This role also includes leadership of the costs and revenue teams, offering strategic financial guidance and safeguarding the integrity of our financial data. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Ability to present financial information to senior stakeholders clearly, demonstrating a deep understanding of accounting requirements, including consideration of forward looking judgements and estimates. Excellent networking and communication skills, enabling the role holder to engage across the business, analyse information, and to establish & maintain effective relationships. Understanding of investment management sector, with up-to-date knowledge of the regulatory framework and applicable IFRS. Experience of either audit delivery or audit oversight with knowledge of audit testing processes and requirements. Qualified accountant and degree level qualification, with relevant post-qualification experience. What you’ll get for this role: Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer’s leave Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to GlobalRecruitment@avivainvestors.com #LI-KB1 #LI-Hybrid We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.