Senior FP&A Accountant

The Fidelis Partnership; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fidelis Partnership in London seeks an ACA-qualified finance professional to lead Actuals reporting, close processes and forecasting, partnering with cost centres and senior managers. You will own monthly close, deliver dashboards, and ensure data integrity while supporting budgeting and forecast cycles.

This role offers involvement in finance transformation using SAP/Oracle/Pigment and requires independent, proactive collaboration with stakeholders across the business.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA or equivalent and 3+ years PQE.
• Finance business partnering and FP&A experience.
• No insurance experience required.
• Proven month-end and financial reporting capabilities.
• Experience with SAP/Oracle/Pigment implementations or enhancements.
• Strong stakeholder management and independent working style.
• Experience in finance transformation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly actuals reporting across cost centres including accruals and prepayments.
• Partner with financial reporting teams to resolve issues and improve close efficiency.
• Lead variance analysis with insights for senior stakeholders.
• Drive improvements in month-end reporting processes and dashboards.
• Support finance transformation through system implementation and data enhancements.

Skills

FP&A

Finance business partner

Month-end reporting

Stakeholder management

Process improvements

Finance systems (SAP/Oracle/Pigment)

Independence

Education

ACA/ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Pigment

Job description

The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.

Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.

The role

To lead and enhance the delivery of financial actuals, reporting and forecasting processes while supporting financial transformation initiatives including system implementation.

Key accountabilities

Ownership of Actuals Reporting

• Lead monthly actuals review across cost centres including accruals, prepayments and variance analysis.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Partner with financial reporting teams to resolve issues and improve close efficiency.
• Identify and implement improvements in month end reporting process.

Business Partnering

• Lead detailed variance analysis reporting (actuals vs. forecasts vs. prior periods) with clear insightful commentary.
• Present financial insights to senior stakeholders including department heads.
• Drive consistency and quality in reporting outputs.
• Challenge and support budget holders with actionable recommendations.

Process Improvements and Finance Transformation

• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Play a key role in financial system implementation and improvement.

Reporting and Data Capability

• Develop enhanced reporting output including dashboards and automation.
• Improve data integrity and reporting consistency across systems.
• Work with stakeholders to define reporting requirements and deliver solutions to increase budget holder engagement with monthly reporting.

Skills & experience

• Qualified Accountants (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) (3+ years PQE)
• FP&A/Finance business partner experience.
• No insurance experience required
• Proven experience managing month end and reporting processes.
• Experience with financial systems implementation or improvement initiatives (SAP/Oracle/Pigment)
• Stakeholder management experience with ability to challenge and influence.
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in finance transformation or transaction experience (desirable).

Other

The Fidelis Partnership Ethos

At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.

• We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
• Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space.
• We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
• We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
• We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion. Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.

Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace

• Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
• We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
• This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
• We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process
• We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact [e-mail] to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.

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