Who are we?
We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
The roleWhat will you be doing?
We're looking for a qualified actuary to join Unum as an Actuarial Reporting Manager.This is a fantastic opportunity to build experience across Solvency II, UK GAAP and US GAAP reporting, while also gaining exposure to the broader financial management of the business through capital forecasting, dividend activities and supporting the delivery of wider initiatives (e.g. Part VII transfer, model changes).
You'll have the chance to own key pieces of work, lead process improvements and drive change within the team. The role offers regular interaction with senior stakeholders, providing a platform to develop your communication and influencing skills, while also supporting and mentoring more junior colleagues as part of a collaborative team environment.
For someone looking to combine technical actuarial expertise with business impact and visibility, this role offers an excellent next step.
○ Lead and manage actuarial reporting activities, including Solvency II balance sheet, P&L results, monthly reporting and regulatory submissions.
○ Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing clear, concise financial insights and technical guidance.
○ Communicate complex actuarial concepts in a clear and engaging way to both technical and non-technical audiences.
○ Coach and mentor actuarial trainees, supporting their development and contributing to a high-performing team culture.
○ Champion innovation in actuarial systems and reporting methodologies, helping us evolve and improve how we work.
○ Own change activity supporting the wider transformation of the Finance Function.
What will you bring?
○ A qualified actuary with strong experience. We are open to candidates from all backgrounds, including Life, GI and Pensions, as well as those who have recently qualified.
○ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into business narratives.
○ Strong stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach to cross-functional working.
○ A keen interest in finance transformation and process improvement.
○ High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and expert-level Excel proficiency.
○ Experience with actuarial systems, such as RAFM or Unify, would be a plus.
Location
Hybrid working. You'll spend 3 days a week in the office and 2 days working from home. Of the office-based days, at least 1 is in Dorking and the other 2 can be in Dorking, London or Basingstoke
Benefits
○ Generous bonus scheme
○ Private Medical Insurance
○ Defined Contribution pension scheme
○ Life assurance, medical and income protection insurance
○ Access to remote GP services, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support, and medical second opinions
○ 27 days holiday, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days (plus Bank Holidays)
○ Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme with on-site charging facilities
○ Dorking office: Restaurant, Gym, Tennis Courts, Free Shuttle Bus from Train Station
Why join us?
At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.
If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Company:
Unum UKSkills Required
- Qualified actuary
- Experience with Solvency II, US GAAP and UK GAAP reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to translate complex actuarial concepts for technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience coaching and mentoring actuarial trainees
- Expert-level Excel proficiency
- Keen interest in finance transformation and process improvement
- Experience with actuarial systems (e.g., RAFM, Unify)
Unum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unum and has not been reviewed or approved by Unum.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as starting day one and include medical coverage along with employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability. On-site amenities like a gym and café are also part of the health-and-extras package in some locations.
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Retirement Support — The retirement offering is positioned as a standout through a high employer 401(k) contribution. This retirement support is repeatedly framed as a key draw within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is characterized as generous, with additional personal days and company closure days also described. The time-off program is presented as broader than many peers on paper.
Unum Insights
What We Do
Unum is a company of people serving people. A Fortune 500 company, we help millions of people gain affordable access to disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits through the workplace — benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Our products and services meet the needs of a diverse workforce that includes four generations, growing ethnic diversity and changing family dynamics. A strong commitment to social responsibility is one of Unum's core values. In fact, we place particular emphasis on contributing to positive change in the communities in which we live and work. Helping our communities become better is a natural extension of the commitment we make each and every day to our customers — to help employers manage their businesses and employees protect their families and livelihoods. We look forward to sharing industry news, community involvement, recognition and other info we hope you find interesting and informative. We encourage your comments and feedback so we can be a valuable resource for you and get to know you a little better.
