Senior Finance Business Partner | Thornton Heath, UK

Allianz; London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Financial Business Partner to support P&L planning and analysis within the Health Line of Business. This role requires collaboration with various teams to provide finance support for strategic projects and the development of financial plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, a relevant degree, and extensive experience in financial planning and analysis, particularly within the insurance industry. In exchange, a robust benefits package and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Various training and development programs

Work Well programs for health and wellbeing

Flexibility for work-life balance

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in financial planning or business partnering.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in databases.

Responsibilities

• Business partner with sales, underwriting, and actuarial teams.
• Produce accurate P&L forecasts and analyze monthly results.
• Coordinate and consolidate the annual plan with the team.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or related fields

Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

What you do

This role reports to the Head of Planning & Controlling of the Health LoB and is responsible for business partnering with the sales, underwriting, actuarial teams, and functional leaders to support the P&L planning, reporting, and analysis for portfolios within the Health LoB.

• Business partner with sales, underwriting, and actuarial teams; be the main point of contact within the P&C team for analysis of topline and results.
• Collaborate with functional leaders to understand and manage their FTEs and cost base.
• Provide finance support to strategic projects and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development of the 3-year financial plan by liaising with relevant business areas, reviewing, and challenging assumptions.
• Coordinate and consolidate the annual plan with the Health Planning & Controlling team.
• Produce accurate P&L forecasts, analyze monthly results, deviations, and liaise with the business on expected outcomes.
• Identify risks and opportunities, working with the team to mitigate or capitalize on them.
• Assist in month-end P&L analysis to understand performance and variances.
• Deliver clear analysis and commentary on P&L performance for reports to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Propose improvements to P&L reporting and analysis, leading their implementation.
• Support training and coaching of finance analysts within the team.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or related fields (e.g., applied mathematics).
• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• At least 7 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or business partnering within an international insurer.
• Strong IT skills, proficiency in MS Office, Excel, databases, and statistical programs.
• Experience in finance business partnering with sales, underwriting, and operational departments.
• Experience presenting to senior management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective collaboration across departments.
• Self-motivated, with ownership of tasks and results-oriented.
• Analytical, meticulous, with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).

What we offer

We value our employees' uniqueness, supporting their personal and professional growth through various training and development programs. Our global environment encourages mobility and career progression. We prioritize health and wellbeing with Work Well programs, offering flexibility for work-life balance.

Job ID: 74050 | Department: Finance & Accounting | Level: Professional | Grade: PG12 | Company: Allianz Partners | Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Allianz Group is a trusted global insurance and asset management company. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, identities, and orientations.

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