FP&A Finance Business Partner | Contract Opportunity | Insurance | Manchester
We’re looking for an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join a leading insurance business based in Manchester, supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making.
Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
What we’re looking for:
- CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying.
- Strong FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering experience.
- Experience within the insurance or wider financial services sector is highly desirable.
- Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
- Excellent P&L analysis, financial modelling and variance analysis skills.
- Experience producing monthly management reports and providing insight into financial performance.
- Ability to partner with stakeholders across finance, underwriting, claims and commercial teams.
- Strong understanding of cost management, financial controls and profitability analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.
- Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
- Deliver insightful monthly management reporting and P&L analysis.
- Partner with key stakeholders to understand business performance and drive financial accountability.
- Support strategic planning, scenario modelling and business case analysis.
- Identify financial risks, opportunities and cost optimisation initiatives.
- Provide commercial insight to support profitability and business growth