A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join the finance team on a 9-month maternity cover contract.
Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
* Deliver insightful monthly management information and performance reporting
* Develop and maintain robust financial models to support commercial and strategic decisions
* Provide detailed variance analysis and financial commentary for senior stakeholders
* Partner with operational and finance teams to drive performance and identify opportunities
* Support annual planning cycles and long-term financial planning activities
* Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams
Essential Requirements
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
* Previous FP&A experience within the insurance sector
* Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis expertise
* Advanced financial modelling skills with the ability to build and enhance complex models
* Experience producing Board-level and Executive-level reporting
* Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
* Advanced Excel skills
Desirable Experience
* Lloyd's, MGA, Specialty Insurance or Reinsurance experience
* Exposure to Power BI, TM1, Anaplan or similar planning tools
* Experience working within a fast-paced or transformation environment
* Knowledge of insurance performance metrics including GWP, loss ratios and combined ratios
The Individual
The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly establish credibility, influence senior stakeholders and deliver high-quality insight from day one. You will be comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities within a dynamic insurance environment
