Senior Finance Business Partner

Discipline: Finance & Strategy
Job type: Permanent
Contact email: sonny@weareedenbrook.com
Job ref: J5534
Published: about 14 hours ago
This role will support the Group and Syndicate Financial Planning & Analysis function, contributing to budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision-making. You will partner with key stakeholders across the business to provide insights, challenge assumptions, and drive improvements in financial performance and planning processes. Key Responsibilities • Manage and maintain internal planning and forecasting models (Anaplan) • Lead the Atrium Group annual plan and long-term planning processes • Oversee the expense planning process, partnering with department heads (HR, IT, etc.) to forecast headcount, salary, and project expenditure • Support preparation of SBF, QMB, and Syndicate GAAP plans, ensuring robust analysis from both YOA and GAAP perspectives • Deliver insightful financial analysis, including performance metrics, peer comparisons, and variance commentary • Conduct analytical reviews of budgets and financial results (expense drivers, commissions, premiums, and losses) • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data integrity • Contribute to management information (MI), financial performance reports, and presentations to Board sub-committees • Build strong relationships with underwriting and business teams to provide financial support and challenge • Assist the FP&A Manager with strategic projects, such as reforecasting cycles and centralising group planning processes Skills & Experience • Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, or ACCA) with prior experience in an FP&A or Finance Business Partnering role within the Lloyd’s or insurance market • Strong understanding of insurance technical accounting and group consolidations (UK or US GAAP) • Excellent analytical and financial modelling skills with attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to interpret complex financial data and present insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders • Confident communicator, capable of influencing and building credibility across the organisation • Strong prioritisation and time management skills, able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Advanced Excel skills; experience with Anaplan (desirable) and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools • Curious and improvement-focused, with a desire to enhance processes and systems