FP&A Analyst

HFG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London insurer is seeking an experienced FP&A Analyst to manage budgeting and forecasting processes. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with strong stakeholder management skills and a solid understanding of accounting standards and principles in insurance. This role is crucial for supporting financial decision-making and maximising performance.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
• Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP is essential.
• Familiarity with insurance accounting principles, particularly in the Lloyd's Market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes for specific functions.
• Manage annual planning and quarterly forecasting for a portfolio of syndicates.
• Provide management information to enable effective decision-making.
• Challenge budget and forecast assumptions for financial optimisation.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)

Strong stakeholder management

Job description

HFG are currently working with a leading London insurer in search for the next FP&A Analyst. The role holder will have ownership for the production of the annual budget, periodic forecast and management information to support functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Owning the budgeting and forecasting processes and cycles for specific functions
• Owning the annual planning and quarterly forecasting process for a portfolio of syndicates
• Developing and providing regular value-added management information to senior management to enable effective decision making to maximise financial performance
• Challenging the business on the robustness of budget and forecast assumptions to ensure financial performance is optimised

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Accounting, including International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP) and overseas GAAP as required
• Insurance accounting principles, including those applicable to the Lloyd\'s Market
• Strong stakeholder management