FP&A Business Partner

Howden; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an FP&A Business Partner to support the Consumer Private Medical & Protection division. This permanent, full-time role involves delivering financial planning and analysis, working with senior leadership, and driving growth through detailed performance analysis. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong financial modelling abilities and proficiency in data visualisation tools. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Solid FP&A and business partnering background, ideally in insurance or financial services.
• Comfortable translating complex data for senior stakeholders.
• Able to manage conflicting demands and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver FP&A services including month-end performance reviews and annual budgeting.
• Provide insights through analysis of KPIs.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive growth.

Skills

FP&A background

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Data visualisation tools (Power BI)

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

Anaplan

Job description

Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Consumer FP&A Business Partner

Location: UK (hybrid) Team: Consumer Private Medical & Protection Insurance Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the role

We are looking for a commercially minded FP&A Business Partner to support Howden’s Consumer Private Medical & Protection business. The division has grown 214% over the last two years, and this role sits at the centre of how we plan, trade, and invest for the next phase.

Reporting to the divisional Head of FP&A, you will also partner directly with the Consumer MD and Directors - turning insightful analysis into clear recommendations and action. It is a visible role with genuine scope to progress within Howden Group.

What you will do

• Responsible for delivering robust FP&A to the Consumer division, including month-end performance reviews, quarterly reforecasts, and annual budgeting.
• Provide clarity on performance and actionable insights through analysis of KPIs, both on an ad-hoc basis and presenting in monthly trading reviews.
• Partner with the Consumer senior leadership team to deliver our growth plans.
• Work with cross-functional teams to continuously improve data and reporting automation.
• Support the successful integration of any strategic business/product acquisitions from a financial perspective.

What are we looking for?

• Solid FP&A and business partnering background (insurance or financial services helpful).
• Comfortable moving from the P&L to the underlying drivers; able to simplify complexity for senior stakeholders.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills; confident using data visualisation tools (Power BI), experience using Anaplan desirable.
• Clear, concise communicator who can challenge constructively and land a recommendation.
• Able to manage conflicting demands, prioritising own time to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines.
• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We\'re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you\'re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.