FP&A Analyst

Oliver James; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is assisting a leading insurance business in recruiting an FP&A Analyst for their Commercial Reporting & Analysis team in London. This hybrid role focuses on MI, variance analysis, and presenting insights to senior stakeholders.

The successful candidate will turn complex data into clear commercial insights, build financial models, and support budgeting and forecasting processes within a collaborative finance function.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA finalist or qualified.
• Big 4 Assistant Manager experience would be relevant.
• Insurance experience – Lloyd’s or General Insurance.
• Exposure to FP&A, MI, management reporting or financial analysis.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in FP&A.
• Confident presenting to stakeholders.
• Power BI / data visualisation experience would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Create and maintain financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Perform variance analysis between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve financial objectives and improve processes.
• Engage in ad hoc financial projects and analyses for stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Big 4 experience

Tools

Power BI

Job description

FP&A Analyst – Hybrid – London

I’m working with a leading insurance business looking for an ambitious finance professional to join their Commercial Reporting & Analysis team.

The Role Responsibilities

• Management information and performance reporting
• Financial and variance analysis
• Supporting senior leadership and board-level reporting
• Turning complex data into clear commercial insight
• Working closely with Finance, Actuarial and wider business teams
• Supporting FP&A and business planning
• Improving reporting, data and automation

What We Are Looking For

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA finalist or qualified
• Big 4 Assistant Manager experience would be relevant
• Insurance experience – Lloyd’s or General Insurance
• Exposure to FP&A, MI, management reporting or financial analysis
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Commercially minded with a genuine interest in FP&A
• Confident working with and presenting to stakeholders
• Power BI / data visualisation experience would be a plus

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to make their first move into a FP&A role within the Insurance market.

Exciting Opportunity: Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

We are delighted to assist our client, a leading entity in the insurance industry, in their search for a dedicated and professional Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst. This permanent position offers a valuable opportunity to advance your career within the financial sector of a respected and innovative company.

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Create and maintain financial models for forecasting and budgeting.
• Perform variance analysis between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve financial objectives and improve financial processes.
• Engage in ad hoc financial projects and analyses to assist various stakeholders within the company.

Key Skills

• Proven expertise in financial planning and analysis within the insurance industry.
• Strong capabilities in financial modeling and forecasting.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Note: Detailed information about the company and the team you will be joining is available during the interview process.