Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

JSS Search; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance-focused general agency in London is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to support strategic financial planning and reporting. You will manage budgets, prepare management accounts, and oversee treasury operations. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in FP&A and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for collaboration with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with first-time passes.
• Experience in FP&A in an Insurance Company.
• Strong analytical, modelling, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of budgets and forecasts across the business.
• Oversee treasury operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare management accounts and consolidate divisional performance.
• Manage audit readiness and support internal and external audits.
• Drive process improvements and support board-level reporting.
• Support junior staff and step in for the Senior Finance Manager when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Modelling skills

Reporting skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Anaplan experience

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

A fast-growing Managing General Agency is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to support strategic financial planning and reporting across its operations. This role is pivotal in driving financial insight, managing budgets, and supporting senior leadership with data-driven decision-making.

Job Details

Reports to: Financial Controller

Location: London

Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Planning: Lead the development of budgets and forecasts across the business and its operating units. Deliver monthly variance analysis and strategic financial modelling to support decision-making.
• Treasury & Working Capital: Oversee treasury operations, ensuring regulatory compliance. Monitor insurance balances and cash flow, resolve issues, and improve forecasting and cash management processes.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare management accounts and consolidate divisional performance for group reporting. Ensure timely and accurate financial submissions.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage audit readiness and support internal and external audits. Ensure timely delivery of audit documentation and resolution of queries.
• Projects & Systems: Drive process improvements and support board-level reporting. Collaborate with the wider finance team to enhance FP&A systems and tools.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Act as a senior member of the finance team, supporting junior staff and stepping in for the Senior Finance Manager when needed.

Skills & Experience

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with first-time passes.
• Experience in FP&A in an Insurance Company.
• Strong analytical, modelling, and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; Anaplan experience is a plus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.