We are currently partnering with a Global Specialty Insurance and Broking organisation to recruit an FP&A Senior Analyst (AVP). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering insightful financial analysis, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving enhanced financial planning and reporting capabilities across the European business.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Lead the consolidation of the annual European budget, five-year plan, and quarterly forecasts, preparing executive presentations for senior leadership.
• Manage the annual expense budgeting and forecasting process for central cost centres within Europe.
• Streamline and enhance expense allocation processes and reporting.
• Coordinate the month-end close and ensure the timely delivery of accurate financial results.
• Prepare and present executive-level financial packs and committee reports.
• Collaborate with the wider international FP&A team to provide accurate and insightful European financial results.
• Develop and improve FP&A reporting capabilities, leveraging financial systems and tools.
• Produce key strategic KPIs aligned with group objectives and business performance goals.
• Deliver ad hoc analysis on revenue, costs, and profitability to support business decisions.
• Monitor and report on investment performance against plan.
• Partner with Tax, Operations, and International Finance teams to support accurate reporting for global initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across Finance, Operations, and Business Leadership teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership, providing clear insights and commercial support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement within the Finance function, enhancing processes, controls, and analytics.
The ideal candidate should have:
• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Strong academic background, ideally degree-educated.
• Solid experience in finance or accounting, gained either in industry or professional practice.
• Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working across multiple regions or cultures.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear insight.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach, comfortable challenging the status quo and driving change.
• Experience presenting financial information to senior management.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; experience with financial reporting tools is advantageous.
• Previous exposure to the insurance or financial services industry is desirable but not essential.
