Oliver James are currently working with an insurance client in London recruiting for a permanent specialist within the FP&A team. This team are responsible for providing financial governance , timely , accurate and insightful management information and financial analysis to senior management regarding the divisional results across all actual, planning and forecasting cycles.
The key responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Lead analysis of the divisions results, working closely with the broader FPA& team, regional FP&A leads and the business planning community to better understand the key business drivers.
- Engage with the broader business to enrich the financial analysis by developing an appreciation for business strategy, market trends and competitors position in the market.
- Lead on insightful analysis / commentary through preparation of appropriate material for the target audience and developing BI reporting solutions to underpin the analysis.
- Contribute to the financial governance undertaken across the Divisional FP&A team.
- Take a lead role in ensuring consistency in process, data and reporting for the division.
- Actively participate in projects to drive the FP&A function forward.
To be considered for the position we are looking for the following skills and attributes:
- Significant experience gained working within P&C insurance , with demonstrated understanding of Re / insurance principles and IFRS insurance accounting concepts, and application thereof within the Financial Analysis environment; Professional Accountancy Qualification expected.
- Ability to navigate a global enterprise with a professional approach to successfully interact with all levels of the organization, to confidently articulate views and influence outcomes, to understand constituencies served and develop / leverage relationships necessary to be successful.
- Robust analytical skills, with an inquisitive attitude, with attention to detail and an ability to link the results of their own work to the broader business results and strategies.
- FP&A specific skills and experience, including fluency in FP&A tools, variance & trend analysis, understanding of driver based planning and predictive forecasting.
- Experience with reporting / consolidation / planning systems (e.g. HFM, Anaplan) and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- A proactive, self-starter and self-motivator, that is adaptable in a fast-moving global environment with the capacity to manage time, work to tight deadlines, prioritise and adjust to changing requirements.
