Head of Acquisition and Portfolio Monitoring – M&A

London Insurance Life; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Head of Acquisition and Portfolio Monitoring to oversee investment portfolios and growth initiatives. This role involves high-level reporting to senior stakeholders and requires strong business partnering and communication skills. The position is based in London with a hybrid work pattern.

Benefits

Supportive culture emphasizing diversity

Career tailored by you

Qualifications

• 4-5 years in deal advisory, transaction services, or finance partnering roles related to M&A.
• Experience analyzing investment cases and presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor investment portfolio and growth initiatives.
• Deliver quarterly and annual investment reports.
• Lead process improvement projects.

Skills

Business Partnering

Communication

Strategic Mindset

Education

Chartered Accountant

Job description

Head of Acquisition and Portfolio Monitoring – M&A

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Location: London - Mark Lane

Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Application deadline: June 7, 2025 (24 days left)

Job Requisition ID: R0012111

Who are we?

Howden is a global collective of talented and passionate individuals, pushing the boundaries of insurance. With over 18,000 employees across 100+ countries, our strength lies in collaboration and a no-limits mindset.

Our culture is what attracts and retains talent—focusing on work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, and volunteering. Join us if you share these values.

What is the role?

We seek a senior finance professional to manage and monitor our investment portfolio and growth initiatives, providing high-level reporting and analysis to senior stakeholders, including CFOs and investors.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in our Central London office, with a hybrid work pattern requiring onsite presence 3-4 days per week.

Responsibilities

1. Respond to investor and management queries.
2. Deliver quarterly and annual investment reports.
3. Manage data integrity and ownership.
4. Review funding requests and support approval processes.
5. Report on pipeline tracking and due diligence.
6. Lead process improvement projects.

Qualifications

1. Chartered accountant with 4-5 years in deal advisory, transaction services, or finance partnering roles related to M&A.
2. Strong business partnering and communication skills.
3. Strategic mindset with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
4. Experience analyzing investment cases and presenting findings.
5. Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and investors.

What we offer

• A career tailored by you.
• Supportive culture emphasizing diversity, innovation, and positive impact.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to providing accommodations to support your needs, including flexible hours and hybrid working options. Reach out if you need assistance in this regard.

*Note: Not all roles can accommodate flexible working arrangements. Contact your Recruitment Partner for details.*