Who are we?
Howden is a collective - a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of over 20,000 employees spanning more than 100 countries.
We're moving from strength to strength, expanding our global reach and growing both organically and through strategic, high-quality mergers and acquisitions. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, we're enhancing our unique culture and values, whilst continuing to expand our capability to innovate, and deliver exceptional solutions for our clients.
The Role
This role provides financial support to the UK Specialty and Multinational Client trading divisions (approx. £200m revenue combined). You'll work closely with the Finance Director to deliver accurate data presentation and examination across UK and international offices, while supporting investments in new initiatives.
It's a hands-on position suited to a qualified finance professional who can combine strong technical skills with commercial insight to influence decision-making and drive performance improvements.
What You'll Be Doing
* Deliver high-quality, timely financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making
* Produce management reporting packs with commentary
* Understand business drivers and identify trends, opportunities, and risks
* Support annual budgets and mid-year forecasts for business divisions
* Prepare financial models for acquisitions and new initiatives
* Assist with improving management reporting processes and controls
* Resolve queries related to management reporting accuracy
* Build positive relationships with finance teams and key partners across the Group
* Provide tailored data summaries and insights for different teams
* Support senior managers in achieving group objectives
Who We're Looking For
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ambitious, self-motivated, and proactive
* Ability to lead multiple priorities and react positively to change
* Comfortable challenging the status quo and suggesting improvements
* Strong understanding of management accounting principles
* Experience in reporting and explaining financial results
* Skilled in commercial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
* Proficient in Power BI and basic SQL for reporting automation
* Insurance industry experience preferred
Qualifications
* ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified
* Approximately three years post-qualification experience
* Desirable: OneStream experience, project management skills, and process improvement expertise
What do we offer in return?
A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity - there is no one Howden type. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
* Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
* We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
* We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond
Diversity and Inclusion
At Howden we value diversity - there is no one Howden 'personality type'. Instead, we're looking for individuals who share the same values as us:
* Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
* We support each other, in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
* We are determined to make a positive difference, at work and beyond
We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect - regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or family circumstances.
Reasonable adjustments
We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.
If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it's the right fit for you, send us your application - if your profile fits the role's criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.
*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
Our sustainability promise
We're on a life-long journey to become an ever-more sustainable group. It's a commitment to taking care of our people and the world we live in, to doing good business, and to making a positive impact wherever we can. Our governance processes, company policies, and review systems are all geared towards our goal of making a positive impact in the world. You can read more about our sustainability work here.