Title:
FP&A Lead, International FAC
Company:
Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.
Job Category:
Finance
Job Description:
Everest is a global leader in risk management, rooted in a rich, 50+ year heritage of enabling businesses to survive and thrive, and economies to function and flourish. We are underwriters of risk, growth, progress and opportunity. We are a global team focused on disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders, who care deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
Summary
The Finance function at Everest is expanding to build a strong foundation to support significant growth of the International Wholesale Insurance business. Reporting to the International Head of FP&A, as well as being a business partner to the LatAm FAC and London FAC business unit leads, the International FAC FP&A Lead will play a key role in assisting to deliver the full underwriting P&L for these businesses, as well as the underlying products. The individual will support the annual planning and forecasting cycle as well as the close process, whilst helping to implement and maintain scalable analysis to support business growth, driving efficiency and automation. Key areas of focus will be on establishing and building out the reporting and analytics for these business units.
The candidate will have a mindset focused on systems, processes, and data as the initial focus will be on continually developing MI to improve forecasting, planning, and actuals variance analysis.
Key Accountabilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Supporting the delivery of the plan, forecast, and close processes for the full underwriting P&L.
* Developing management reporting and analysis for both LatAm FAC and London FAC
* Partnering with cost centre owners to proactively manage operating expenses.
* Identifying variances against plan and forecast, ensuring they are investigated, understood, and resolved where necessary.
* Generating variance analysis reports, and supporting efforts to develop robust financial performance modelling, including the enhancement of Anaplan.
* Escalating any financial issues to management and other required stakeholders.
* Setting and monitoring KPIs and business objectives, whilst helping to recommend and deploy strategies for improving underwriting results.
* Developing MI and commentary for management by country, product, and function.
* Supporting the business to understand the financial implications of their decisions, and drive both strategic and tactical thinking.
* Building partnerships and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation. In particular, supporting the LatAm FAC and London FAC business unit leads, regional underwriting teams, and the international finance team.
* Contributing to ad hoc financial projects as required as part of the overall finance function.
Professional Qualifications, Education, And Experience
* A bachelor's degree in Business/Economics/Finance/Accountancy is preferred, although candidates possessing a degree or qualification in a related or analytical discipline will be considered.
* A professional accounting qualification is required.
* Experience of financial planning and analysis in an insurance organisation is required.
* Experience of working within FAC is required.
Knowledge, Skills, And Competencies
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage time and meet deadlines.
* Ability to multitask and operate efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
* Excellent PC skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
* Strong analytical, problem solving, and technical skills.
* Effective stakeholder management and business partnering skills to effectively execute plans and implement strategies.
* Effective negotiation skills with the ability to find "win-win" solutions.
* Self-starter, capable of working both independently and within a team environment.
* Strong interpersonal skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to understand and ensure compliance with all internal and external management and regulatory controls.
* Good understanding of insurance industry and specific product portfolios to positively impact the underwriting business.
What if I don't meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
* Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
* Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
London
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