Corporate Finance Manager

AXA UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a Corporate Finance Manager to lead capital initiatives, support M&A activities, and drive capital optimisation across the UK&I. You will partner with risk, FP&A, and senior stakeholders to shape strategic decisions and value creation.

The role requires proven senior finance management experience in insurance/financial services, with strong emphasis on valuations, business planning, and effective communication at the executive level.

Qualifications

• Senior finance management experience within insurance or financial services.
• Strong background in corporate finance, M&A, or capital management.
• Qualified Accountant or Actuary with strong financial analysis skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management across senior levels.
• Confident communicator able to present complex information.
• Experience in strategic projects including valuations and business planning.
• Highly organised, proactive, and relationship-builder.

Responsibilities

• Lead on capital initiatives and deliver extra solvency surplus.
• Collaborate with risk, capital, reinsurance, FP&A and Group teams.
• Support M&A activities from target identification to post‑acquisition reviews.
• Build strong relationships with senior management and external partners.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to underpin strategic decisions.
• Prepare business plans and board proposals for key projects.
• Help develop AXA UK&I’s capital management and dividend strategies.
• Act as a primary contact for corporate finance projects and stakeholder updates.

Skills

Senior finance management

Corporate finance

M&A

Capital management

Stakeholder management

Strategic project experience

Communication to senior audiences

Organised & proactive approach

Education

Qualified Accountant

Actuary

Job description

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

Job overview:

We're seeking a highly organised individual with proven experience in corporate finance and M&A, who enjoys leading strategic projects. As our Corporate Finance Manager, you'll be the go-to person for driving capital optimisation and supporting acquisitions and disposals. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across AXA UK, providing insights and influencing key decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, this role is perfect for you as you’ll confident managing valuations, negotiations, and post-deal reviews, while building strong relationships along the way.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on important capital initiatives, focusing on delivering extra solvency surplus
• Collaborate with risk, capital, reinsurance, FP&A, and Group teams to push initiatives forward smoothly.
• Support M&A activities from target identification and valuation to negotiations and post-acquisition reviews.
• Build strong relationships with senior management and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to underpin strategic decisions and measure project success.
• Manage the preparation of business plans and board proposals for key projects.
• Help develop AXA UK&I’s capital management and dividend strategies, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Act as a key contact for AXA UK&I’s corporate finance projects, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Your skills & experience:

• Proven experience in senior finance management within insurance or financial services.
• Strong background in corporate finance, M&A, or capital management.
• Qualified Accountant or Actuary, with a good grasp of financial analysis and risk tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Confident communicator, capable of presenting complex information clearly to senior audiences.
• Demonstrable experience working on strategic projects, including valuations and business planning.
• Highly organised with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally, inspiring confidence and collaboration.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.