FP&A Manager

Axis Capital; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of specialty insurance is hiring an FP&A Manager to enhance financial planning and analysis within their team in London. The successful candidate will engage in reporting processes, collaborating across functions to provide insights into financial results. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing teamwork and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits package

Medical plans for you and your family

Health and wellness programs

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in insurance accounting, budgeting, and planning.
• Experience in forecasting and accounting for insurance business.
• Proficient in Excel with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly reporting processes for key premium metrics.
• Act as a business partner for Underwriting divisions.
• Coordinate monthly reforecasting processes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Analytical Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Internationally recognized accounting qualification

Tools

Planning software

Job description

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FP&A Manager

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking, and superior risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined, and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

Job Description: FP&A Manager

How does this role contribute to our collective success?

This role will provide support to the Global Markets Insurance Division with particular emphasis on planning, management information, data enhancements, and business partnering. You will work directly with the business to provide transparency and insight into their financial results and forecasts, and deliver robust financial plans for the future. You will also be involved with numerous ad hoc tasks and assignments, collaborating with various functions such as Underwriting, Reserving, Operations, and others, to help empower the business to achieve its growth ambitions.

What will you do in this role?

• Development of a monthly reporting process around our key premium metrics including initiative tracking, new business production, retention, policy in-force counts, pre-bind metrics, and rate
• Support the planning process, production of templates, analysis, and coordination with business leaders for premium and expense plans
• Act as a business partner for UW divisions within Global Markets, attending monthly trading meetings, conducting quarterly results reviews, planning walkthroughs, and other ad hoc requests
• Coordination and development of the monthly reforecasting process of production including key metrics as drivers
• Prepare and coordinate the monthly and quarterly KPIs in conjunction with the Data and Analytics team
• Assist with systems development, enhancements, and data quality controls, partnering with Business Technology Solutions/Data and Analytics functions
• Prepare other reports and ad-hoc analysis as may be deemed necessary from time to time

You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities, and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.

About You:

We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals.

What you need to have:

• An internationally recognized accounting qualification with at least 5 years of progressively responsible insurance accounting, budgeting, and planning experience
• Experience in all aspects of forecasting and accounting for insurance business involving transactions and systems
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with business partners and underwriters
• A proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with the ability to respond to changing priorities
• High proficiency in Excel, working with large data sets using lookup functions, pivot tables, and the ability to articulate findings to the business.

What we prefer you to have:

• Self-initiated and high motivation; proactive addressing of issues
• Experience in planning software
• Good communication and presentation skills and able to communicate technical concepts to a non-technical audience at all levels
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment
• Ability to manage priorities and be a strong team player
• Demonstrated rigor and work ethic

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

Be in the office at least 2 days per week

What we offer:

You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. Job ID REQ05978