FP&A Manager

The CFO HQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 101,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO HQ is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join the finance team in London on a 9-month maternity cover contract. Reporting to senior finance leadership, you will lead budgeting, forecasting and management reporting to support strategic decision-making across the insurance business.

You will develop robust financial models, provide variance analysis and partner with operations to drive performance, while delivering Board-level and Executive reporting.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Previous FP&A experience within the insurance sector
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis expertise
• Advanced financial modelling skills to build and enhance complex models
• Experience producing Board-level and Executive-level reporting
• Advanced Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
• Deliver insightful monthly management information and performance reporting
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support commercial and strategic decisions
• Provide detailed variance analysis and financial commentary for senior stakeholders
• Partner with operational and finance teams to drive performance and identify opportunities
• Support annual planning cycles and long-term financial planning activities
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams

Skills

Stakeholder management

Business partnering

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

Power BI

TM1

Anaplan

Job description

# FP&A Manager,October 2, 2026### Job Description* Contract* London* £550 - £700 per day**CV-Library**A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join the finance team on a 9-month maternity cover contract.Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.### Key Responsibilities* Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes* Deliver insightful monthly management information and performance reporting* Develop and maintain robust financial models to support commercial and strategic decisions* Provide detailed variance analysis and financial commentary for senior stakeholders* Partner with operational and finance teams to drive performance and identify opportunities* Support annual planning cycles and long-term financial planning activities* Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams* Essential Requirements* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)* Previous FP&A experience within the insurance sector* Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis expertise* Advanced financial modelling skills with the ability to build and enhance complex models* Experience producing Board-level and Executive-level reporting* Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities* Advanced Excel skills* Desirable Experience* Lloyd's, MGA, Specialty Insurance or Reinsurance experience* Exposure to Power BI, TM1, Anaplan or similar planning tools* Experience working within a fast-paced or transformation environment* Knowledge of insurance performance metrics including GWP, loss ratios and combined ratios* The IndividualThe successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly establish credibility, influence senior stakeholders and deliver high-quality insight from day one. You will be comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities within a dynamic insurance environmentTo apply for this job please visit .#### Location