FP&A Analyst

Howden Group Holdings; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an FP&A Analyst, where your expertise in financial performance and analysis will drive impactful decision-making. This role offers the chance to work closely with various business units, preparing high-quality management accounts and forecasts while enhancing reporting practices. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment, supported by a culture that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking. If you're results-oriented and passionate about finance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference in a dynamic international team.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Strong knowledge in budgeting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of management accounts and forecasts.
• Assist in annual production of statutory financial statements.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Cash Flow Forecasting

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Finance Business Partnering

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Results-oriented

Education

ACCA Qualified

ACA Qualified

CIMA Qualified

Tools

MS Excel

OneStream

Unit4

MS Office

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

The Role

Working for Howden International Broking Limited Central to act as a FP&A Analyst to nominated Business Units and support them with understanding financial performance, financial decision-making, and forecasting, resolving queries in relation to management accounts (P&L, Cashflow & Balance Sheet) and also to support the Howden International Broking Limited Central finance team to continually improve reporting, analysis, and planning practices.

What you’ll do

• Supports preparation of high quality and timely Management Accounts packs with commentary including analysis and forecast outlooks on revenue, capital investments, cash flow, contractor and system spend for the nominated Business Units
• Supports forecasting and budgeting activities
• Manages assigned projects and contributes to other projects as required
• Provides ad-hoc, relevant management information as required
• Assists in the annual production of the company’s statutory financial statements.

Who we’re looking for

• Preparation & consolidation of management accounts (Cost centre accounting and knowledge of capital and operational spend)
• Strong knowledge and experience in producing cash flow forecasts
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis experience
• Finance business partnering experience
• Strong MS Excel skills
• Implementation and improvement of processes and controls
• Exposure to OneStream and Unit4 (Finance system)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Results-oriented and self-motivated
• Ability to think laterally and solve problems using own initiative and challenge the status quo where necessary.
• MS Office Literate (advanced Excel – nested vlookups, data manipulation, pivot tables etc)

Qualifications

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.