Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Ardonagh Specialty; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst to enhance their financial planning capabilities. This role involves preparing business performance analysis, working collaboratively with various stakeholders, and supporting budget preparations. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience, with a strong focus on driving data-driven improvements. The firm offers a competitive salary, a supportive environment, and a flexible work model.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 10%

Good work-life balance

Competitive salary

Life Assurance at X4 of base salary

Group Income Protection

Generous Annual Leave entitlement

Private Medical Insurance

Group annual bonus scheme

Qualifications

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Minimum 2 years of experience within FP&A/Commercial Finance.
• Experience within the Insurance industry is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly Business Performance Pack and associated analysis.
• Consolidating performance of product lines and articulating financial narratives.
• Liaising with Commercial Finance Directors to understand performance.
• Collaborating with Financial Control for monthly ledger transparency.
• Analysing Exceptional spend for correct allocation.
• Supporting on preparing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Supporting M&A activities to monitor post-acquisition performance.
• Conducting ad hoc analysis for trading performance and cost savings.

Skills

Ability to influence others

Attention to detail

Team player

Growth mindset

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Minimum 2 years of experience within FP&A/Commercial Finance

Job description

Job Title: Senior Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst

Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time - Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch)

At Ardonagh Specialty, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Ardonagh Specialty means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What we can offer:

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.

Further perks of working with us (Fixed benefits):

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

We are currently undergoing an exciting period of transformation and change as we modernise our processes and enhance our financial planning capabilities. You will be passionate about driving improvement and hungry to make an impact. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team where your insights will shape strategic decisions and help us build a more agile, data-driven future. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of a journey that challenges the status quo, we want to hear from you.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Preparing monthly Business Performance Pack and associated analysis
• Consolidating the performance of all product lines within Specialty and articulating the financial narrative to senior management by highlighting key performance drivers and emerging trends
• Liaising with Commercial Finance Directors across all product lines to understand performance, standardise reporting and ensure a consistent approach across the trading teams
• Collaborating with Financial Control to gain transparency into monthly ledger postings, including payroll journals and accruals
• Analysing Exceptional spend and ensuring correct allocation to business unit / project code
• Supporting the FP&A team on preparing annual budgets, quarterly re-forecasts and long-term plans
• Supporting the business in M&A activities, with a focus on monitoring and evaluating post-acquisition performance.
• Ad hoc analysis to understand trading performance and identify cost savings
• Working collaboratively with the other members of the Specialty FP&A team

Qualifications & Capabilities:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Minimum 2 years of experience within FP&A/Commercial Finance
• Experience within the Insurance industry is helpful but not a prerequisite of the role

Person Specification:

• Ability to influence others and demonstrate confidence when dealing with senior stakeholders
• Highly ambitious with a growth mindset
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail while maintaining an ability to see the “bigger picture” and challenge when something does not look right
• Team player with a “can-do” mentality who is able to work collaboratively
  Robust and pragmatic, with the ability to manage conflicting demands and operate in a time‑pressured environment.

Think you don’t meet every requirement?

We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.

Interview Process:

• Submit your application with your CV, emphasising your skills and experience related to the job.
• Our Talent Acquisition team will then arrange a call where they can tell you more about the role and the team. We want to learn about your motivation and goals, what you can bring to Ardonagh Specialty, and answer any immediate questions.
• If successful, you will generally be invited to engage in a 1-hour interview with the Hiring Manager and selected team members, via teams or in person. We will discuss our technologies, key skills, and team dynamics and provide further opportunity to ask any questions. This is your chance to voice your thoughts on the role and we will outline our expectations and ensure this role aligns with your ambitions for the future.
• Depending on the role, you may be invited to attend a second stage interview with further members of the team.

If successful or unsuccessful, we always try and move quickly in presenting an offer or providing feedback.

We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.

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