My client is a private equity backed insurance firm. The business has grown exceptionally well in the last couple of years with more than 100 smaller insurance firms acquired and a global headcount north of 15,000 FTE's. Headquartered in London the group services finance team has an opportunity to join the finance business partnering group. This is a broad role with senior exposure across the Tech and Data groups. Operating at the C-suite minus one level.
The finance function is looking to significantly enhance the quality of insight it provides to its stakeholders and this role will provide a pivotal opportunity to support and develop that capability.
We are looking for a qualified accountant with circa 2-5 years post qualified experience (more or less will be considered depending on experience) from a management reporting/MIS/Decision Support/FP&A/Finance business partnering role who is looking for the next step.
The business operate a hybrid working policy with 3-4 days expected in the office per week. The office is in the City of London. strong benefits are available as well as performance related bonus.
Responsibilities
Supporting assigned department to understand their cost base and support decision-making through insights.
• Delivering month-end, quarter-end, forecasting and budgeting requirements as needed.
• Maintaining and updating accurate financials to reflect true business performance.
• Experience of cost allocation methodologies and maintaining relevant models.
• Assisting with FP&A initiatives, including driver-based analysis and headcount tracking.
• Developing an in-depth understanding of the drivers of the business and their impact on KPIs.
• Collaborating closely with Group FP&A to support discussions on business performance and required actions.
• Working with your Senior Finance Business Partner and colleagues in the wider Group Services team to ensure
Group deliverables effectively reflect the key messages for your assigned departments(s).
• Contributing financial expertise as part of the FP&A team to support decision-making and planning.
• Identifying and addressing financial systems, processes, and reporting needs within the business.
• Providing high-level reports and delivering presentations to Management Committees or similar
groups, interpreting findings and performing detailed analysis when necessary.
• Investigating complex problems and major business changes to assess risks and ensure successful project delivery.
• Promoting a culture of individual accountability through a performance management approach that aligns personal goals with functional and business objectives.
• Embracing a change-driven mindset to foster a continuous improvement culture and actively contributing to the change agenda.
• Handling ad hoc project work as directed by the Financial Controller and Finance Director.