Strategic & Insights Finance Business Partner

Strategic & Insights Finance Business Partner

Global General Insurer is currently looking for a Finance Business Partner to join their London Distribution team which will closely with the Chief Distribution Officer. This is a newly created role and is an ideal opportunity for either an Insurance or Banking External Auditor looking to make their first move into industry or a FP&A candidate who is seeking a more strategic role as this position will drive the future performance of the Distribution and Sales function.

Responsibilities:

• Business partner with the Distribution function including creating value through financial insight and working directly with stakeholders across business areas
• of the monthly suite of financial reports delivered to the Distribution management team and hold the business to account for actions which have a positive impact on the performance of the Distribution business
• financial business cases for Distribution led projects and have an understanding of project accounting
• the financial plan and reforecasts for Distribution including embedding a driver based planning approach
• for the monthly performance analysis of the Distribution UK expense base (including headcount management)
• analysis and awareness of market insights and the risks and opportunities to the company and identify solutions where appropriate

Requirements:

• Accountant (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)
• working in External Audit with a Top 10 Consultancy across an Insurance client portfolio or working as a FP&A/FBP Role within the Insurance industry
• ability to analyse and draw insights from numerical data to tell the underlying story
• Proven ability to challenge existing processes from you current role
• A high performer with exceptional analytical skills and an ability to make strategic recommendations
• Excellent academic background - minimum 2:1 degree
• Advanced Excel & Powerpoint Skills

This role involves regular interaction with key stakeholders at C-Suite level including acting as Co-Pilot to the Chief Distribution Officer so it is therefore imperative you have excellent interpersonal skills. The company offers realistic progression for career progression into a managerial role in the future.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working environment with 2 days in the office.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.