At Wakam, we are rapidly expanding our operations in
the UK, and we're looking for a Head of FP&A to join our
dynamic team. Our company is not your typical insurance
organization; we're a tech-driven, innovative company that values
performance, agility, and rapid execution. With a challenging
workload and a great working atmosphere, we're on a mission to
build a robust Finance department in the UK. This role comes with
significant flexibility and the opportunity for remote work, making
it an excellent fit for those who thrive in a fast-paced
environment. Key Responsibilities: Establish Financial Operations
in the UK: In this role, you will play a crucial part in setting up
and structuring the finance activities in the UK, aligning them
with what is being done at our Head Office in France. Process
Enhancement: Work on designing, streamlining, and enhancing
financial processes while ensuring a seamless integration of the
UK's FP&A function with the Head Office. This includes working
closely with the teams in France and aligning with the UK's
development strategy and regulatory requirements. Design Operating
Model: Collaborate with the Head Office to design the
organization's operating model for the UK branch. Production of
budget and forecast for the UK perimeter, in collaboration with the
headquarter. Production of Reports: Produce financial reports that
support the Head Office while maintaining and improving the
reporting processes. This includes a deep understanding of
reporting issues with local authorities. Monitoring the UK
Financial Performance: Assist in giving visibility about our UK
financial performance from a financial planning and analysis point
of view. Direct Reporting: Report directly to the CFO UK and
collaborate with the Head Office in a matrix, cross-functional
structure. Required Experience & Qualifications:
Financial/Chartered Accountancy Degree. Experience: significant
experience in similar responsibilities in a previous role is ideal.
Financial expertise: strong financial planning and analysis
expertise is necessary for this role. Familiarity with the
insurance sector is a plus but can be developed on the job.
Attitude and Soft Skills: able to work cross-functionally, with
strong reporting acumen, and in-depth knowledge of financial
regulations. Attention to detail and meticulous financial practices
are essential. Rigorous and Constructive: High degree of rigor and
able to design a target operating model for running financial
operations. This role involves working in a multicultural
environment with the Head Office. Positive energy, agility, and
team spirit are essential to support Wakam in its hyper-growth! You
have the Wakam mindset? Join us! More about us Our culture? Free to
impact. A culture where everything is possible, where all ideas are
taken into consideration, where everyone has an impact on the
transformation of insurance! Hungry for freedom? Thirsty for
autonomy? If you are adventurous and like challenges, then the
Wakam adventure might be made for you! Discover -on our website-
who we really are with the 11 cultural markers that so well
describe us! What we are looking for Mindset compatibility with our
‘Free to Impact’ culture: Think big Biased for action Curious and
eager to learn Can say no and find solutions Aims for the moon (but
please don’t stick on the moon) And above all: have fun working
together 🤜🤛 ! Good to know Wakam is not based on a hierarchy but on
a methodology where everyone finds his role and knows his
objectives. With a flat hierarchical system and a highly
collaborative operating model, Wakam is an extremely agile and
transparent company. Every last Friday of the month, it's Free.day
at Wakam, a day without meetings to take a step aside and dedicate
ourselves to skills sponsorship or other activities (because we are
curious, I remind you). Full-remote is a reality at Wakam (there is
even one Wakamee who works from his sailing boat ⛵) Last but not
least : we are nice and we have fun! (you'll find out by yourself
😉)