Finance Business Partner (Distribution)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic UK Finance team. This fixed-term opportunity offers a chance to work closely with senior leaders, driving profitable growth and influencing commercial decisions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business partner mindset, relevant professional qualifications, and the ability to communicate complex financial issues effectively. This role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment while enjoying career progression opportunities. Join a company that values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (Big 4 trained or equivalent) required.
• Strong business partner mindset with structured analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Manage monthly financial reports for the Distribution team.
• Evaluate financial business cases for Distribution projects.

Skills

Business Partner Mindset

Structured Analysis Skills

Effective Communication

Initiative and Ownership

Influencing Skills

Creative Mindset

Strategic Thinking

Education

ACA

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

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Finance Business Partner (Distribution), London

Client: Hiscox

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9615e57e4651

Job Views: 10

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Type: Fixed Term

Build a brilliant future with Hiscox

Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognized for setting industry standards. We deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting top talent and empowering them to excel. Our diverse customer base ranges from high-net-worth individuals to innovative tech companies, all benefiting from our tailored insurance solutions.

Position: Finance Business Partner (Distribution)

The Role:

This fixed-term/secondment opportunity is within the UK Finance Business Partnering team, supporting the Chief Distribution Officer and Chief Marketing Officer to drive profitable growth across the UK. It offers a gateway for a qualified accountant (Big 4 trained or equivalent) to join a dynamic, fast-paced, and commercially focused environment with career progression opportunities and senior stakeholder engagement.

You will work closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner, deputizing as needed. If you're ambitious and eager to influence commercial decisions, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with the Distribution function, providing financial insights and collaborating with stakeholders.
2. Manage the monthly financial reports for the Distribution management team and ensure accountability for performance-improving actions.
3. Evaluate financial business cases for Distribution projects and understand project accounting.
4. Oversee the financial planning and reforecasts for Distribution, implementing driver-based planning.
5. Analyze the monthly distribution expense performance, including headcount management.
6. Monitor market insights, risks, and opportunities, proposing solutions where appropriate.

Person Specification:

• Strong business partner mindset
• Relevant professional qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Curiosity to explore and ask impactful questions
• Structured analysis skills with the ability to derive insights from data
• Effective communication of complex financial issues to varied audiences
• Initiative, ownership, and drive to standardize and automate processes
• Influencing and leadership skills to engage senior leaders
• Creative, proactive, and innovative mindset
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate into actionable plans

Nice to Haves:

• Understanding of Insurance Distribution functions
• Experience in general insurance sector and products
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Familiarity with Oracle platform

Diversity and Flexible Working:

Hiscox values diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible working arrangements. Please discuss potential flexibility options with our resourcing team.

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