FP&A Manager

Axis; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance provider in London is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to ensure financial transparency and strategic insight across operations. You will lead preparation of regulatory returns, provide critical financial analysis, and collaborate closely with Underwriting teams. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in FP&A, exceptional communication skills, and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks. This position offers competitive benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness programs

Paid annual leave

Qualifications

• 5 years post qualified experience in FP&A within the Lloyd’s or London insurance market.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor finance professionals.
• Hands-on involvement in SBF and QMB with fluency around both YOA and GAAP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the preparation of Lloyd’s regulatory returns data.
• Partner closely with Underwriting teams to provide financial insight.
• Present financial results and forecasts to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Progressive experience in FP&A

Exceptional communication skills

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Powerpoint

Anaplan

Job description

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 is critical in ensuring financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and strategic insight across our Company and Lloyd’s syndicate operations, as well engaging with the Global Markets underwriting teams and management to drive further insights. By leading the planning and forecasting processes and partnering closely with Underwriters and other functions, the FP&A Manager helps drive profitable growth and informed decision-making.

What will you do in this role?

• Lead and supervise the preparation and submission of Lloyd’s regulatory returns data including SBF and QMB, ensuring accuracy and compliance, staying ahead of regulatory changes and market guidance.
• Partner closely with Underwriting teams to provide financial insight, challenge assumptions, and support portfolio strategy on both Lloyds and Company capacities
• Deliver clear, actionable analysis on performance vs plan and prior, including loss ratios, acquisition costs and expenses
• Present financial results and ultimate forecasts to senior stakeholders, translating complex data into recommendations.
• Present FP&A updates at various Underwriting committees and Trading meetings.
• Manage and mentor other staff supporting syndicate FP&A activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, systems, and reporting tools.

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. 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:

• Progressive experience in FP&A within the Lloyd’s or London insurance market, with hands-on involvement in SBF and QMB with fluency around both YOA and GAAP reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in regular, high-impact business partnering with Underwriting leadership and business leaders.
• Strong understanding of Lloyd’s regulatory frameworks and Syndicate performance metrics.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – confident, outgoing, and able to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor finance professionals.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint, presenting information clearly to different audiences.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with 5 years post qualified experience

What we prefer you to have:

• Experience with delegated authority structures and reinsurance,
• History of process improvement and development both with existing tools and cross functional projects.
• Experience using Anaplan or other planning software for financial modelling and scenario planning.
• Ability to manage priorities and being a strong team player
• Demonstrated rigor and work ethic

Role Factors:

In this role, you will typically be required to:

• Be in the office 2 - 3 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.