Senior Finance Business Partner
Job Market Insurance Accountancy
Senior Finance Business Partner About the role
My Insurance MGA client are seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide strategic financial insight, challenge, and support across their group.
This is a people leadership role where the successful candidate will lead a small finance team and partner closely with the MGA Managing Directors to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you will work closely with the Managing Directors across the group providing financial insight and strategic support to help drive the business forward.
Senior Finance Business Partner Key duties
Business Partnering
Serve as the primary finance contact for the Group Managing Director and foreach of the MGA entity MDs, supporting strategic decision-making and business planning.
Deliver high-quality financial analysis, forecasts, and scenario modelling to inform commercial decisions.
Challenge and influence business leaders to drive value, improve profitability, and manage risks.
Support the development and delivery of business cases, investment appraisals, and new product launches.
Produce Board papers and prepare detailed analysis for distribution.
Collate regular financial updates, including monthly forecasts and reforecasts.
Undertake ad hoc projects as required.
Group Finance & Reporting
Lead the delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the MGA businesses, in line with Group requirements.
Track, deliver, and suggest areas for improvement and initiatives.
Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and submit regulatory returns, ensuring compliance.
Onboard recently acquired businesses, supporting their transition into the Group and MGA pillar.
Contribute to the annual audit process, acting as the key point of contact for Group.
Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and support tax compliance activities as required.
Team Leadership & Management
Team Development & Performance: Coach and support team members to develop technical and operational skills. Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and encourage accountability for high-quality delivery.
Collaboration & Conflict Resolution: Build a positive, collaborative team culture. Address issues or disagreements promptly and transparently, promoting constructive communication and mutual respect.
Engagement & Wellbeing: Foster a motivated and supportive work environment. Recognise contributions, celebrate successes, and support wellbeing initiatives aligned with company values.
Inclusive Environment: Actively contribute to a culture where all colleagues feel respected, valued, and empowered to participate fully.
Talent & Career Growth: Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development. Provide coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities to enable team members to achieve their potential.
Senior Finance Business Partner Key requirements
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Significant experience in a finance business partnering role, ideally within insurance, MGA, or financial services.
Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience.
Proficient financial modelling skills.
Commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with financial systems (Business Central, Xero, QuickBooks preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines.
Ability to manage teams directly and via matrix reporting.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.
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