Senior Expense Insights Analyst - 6-Month FTC (Flexible)

Beazley; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Beazley is seeking a Senior Expense Actuals Analyst to support monthly expense processes, analytics and reporting across the Group. The role focuses on expense actuals, management reporting and control processes to optimise the expense ratio, requiring understanding of activity drivers and data accuracy.

The position involves implementing analytics and controls, with interaction across Finance, Platform Management Committees and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or similar) with relevant experience.
• Experience in financial services sector or insurance market (preferably Lloyd’s).
• Experience of Expense roles within complex insurance organisations.
• Experience in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
• Experience with cost allocation methodologies and processes.
• Knowledge of accounting standards (GAAP and IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Foster strong relationships with Finance Business Partners and stakeholders to understand business activity, expense drivers and reporting requirements.
• Enable rapid interpretation / updates and support via a continuous feedback loop with all stakeholders to support data accuracy.
• Effectively communicate to stakeholders by using visuals and storytelling techniques.
• Update KPI’s to identify operational performance risks / opportunities and share recommendations.
• Support on improving quality of the underlying data, reporting and commentary to improve decision-making and the financial impact and risks.
• Work with Expense Accounting teams to develop and improve month-end processes and reporting timelines.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Insurance/financial services exp

Expense roles experience

Cost allocation

GAAP IFRS knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Beazley is seeking a Senior Expense Actuals Analyst to support monthly expense processes, analytics and reporting across the Group. The role focuses on expense actuals, management reporting and control processes to optimise the expense ratio, requiring understanding of activity drivers and data accuracy.

The position involves implementing analytics and controls, with interaction across Finance, Platform Management Committees and senior stakeholders.