James Metcalfe
About James Metcalfe
James Metcalfe serves as the IFRS 17 Group Reporting and Performance Lead at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in accounting and finance, having worked in various roles at notable organizations including Deloitte UK, AIG, and Aviva.
Current Role at Legal & General
James Metcalfe currently serves as the IFRS 17 Group Reporting and Performance Lead at Legal & General. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's financial reporting and performance analysis in compliance with IFRS 17 standards. His role involves overseeing the implementation of accounting policies and ensuring accurate reporting within the organization.
Previous Experience at Legal & General
Prior to his current role, James Metcalfe worked at Legal & General in various capacities. He served as the IFRS 17 Business Ramifications Lead for six months in 2019. Additionally, he was the Senior Manager for Group Accounting Policy from 2010 to 2015, where he focused on developing and implementing accounting policies for the group.
Professional Background in Accounting
James Metcalfe has extensive experience in the accounting field. He began his career at Deloitte UK as an Assistant Audit Manager from 2000 to 2004. He later worked at Aviva as an Assistant Manager in Investment Reporting from 2004 to 2010. His experience continued at AIG, where he held the positions of Assistant Director and then Director in the Office of Accounting Policy from 2015 to 2018.
Educational Qualifications
James Metcalfe has a strong educational background in accounting and history. He studied at the University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master’s Degree in History from 1997 to 2000. He also attended the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales from 2000 to 2003, completing his studies in accounting. His early education includes attending Meadowhead School and High Storrs School in Sheffield.