Senior FP&A Accountant

HSB; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus

Pension contribution

Private medical and dental cover

Life assurance

Wellbeing & development programme

CPD support

Hybrid working

Job summary

HSB in Manchester is seeking a Senior FP&A Accountant to lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the HSB Insurance business. The role is hybrid (two days in the office) with exposure to senior leadership and opportunities to shape financial strategy.

You will partner with Finance and Commercial teams to translate data into actionable insights, deliver robust analysis and drive performance improvements across planning, forecasting and reporting functions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and FP&A experience.
• Experience in FP&A or similar role within financial services.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modelling capability.
• Strong forecasting, planning and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and five-year planning processes.
• Provide monthly performance analysis with variances and risks.
• Develop and maintain financial models for planning scenarios.
• Support premium, claims and cost modelling activities.
• Prepare management reporting, executive packs and Board materials.
• Identify reporting and FP&A process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Commercial mindset

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisation & time management

Collaborative mindset

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Senior FP&A Accountant

Location: Manchester (Hybrid: 2 days in office)

Total Reward Package: Competitive salary, annual bonus, pension, private medical and dental cover

Working Pattern: Mon - Fri 35 hours

About HSB

HSB (UK and Ireland) is a leading specialist provider of engineering, technology and structural warranty insurance solutions, plant and equipment inspection services, and engineering-based risk management activities in the UK and Ireland.

HSB (UK and Ireland) consists of the parent company HSB Engineering Insurance Limited (HSBEIL), together with its UK subsidiaries HSB Engineering Inspection Services Limited (HSBEISL) and MD Insurance Services Limited (MDIS), a regulated MGA which trades as Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty.

Collectively, HSB is the UK and Ireland’s only group of companies solely focused on providing specialist engineering and technology insurance solutions, alongside risk-focused inspection services and assessments.

Why Join HSB?

This is a key FP&A role within a specialist insurance business, offering direct exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to help shape financial strategy.

Reporting to the FP&A Manager, you will support the delivery of high-quality financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance insight across the HSB Insurance business.

You’ll work closely with executive leadership, the Senior Finance Business Partner and the wider FP&A team to deliver robust analysis, maintain and enhance financial models, and provide clear, reliable financial information that supports decision‑making across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will influence strategic outcomes, drive continuous improvement and support the growth of a dynamic organisation within the Munich Re Group.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior FP&A Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis across the HSB Insurance business.

You will partner with Finance and Commercial teams to provide insight into business performance, support strategic planning activities and help translate complex financial information into meaningful recommendations.

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and five‑year planning processes


• Preparing accurate monthly performance analysis, highlighting key variances, risks and opportunities


• Building, maintaining and enhancing financial models to support planning, scenario analysis and sensitivity modelling


• Supporting premium, claims and cost modelling activities


• Contributing to management reporting, executive reporting and Board pack preparation


• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting quality, forecast accuracy and FP&A processes

What Makes This Role Special

• Strategic impact: Help shape financial strategy and business performance through insightful analysis


• Senior stakeholder exposure: Work closely with executive leadership and senior finance professionals


• Continuous growth: Develop your FP&A expertise within a specialist insurance business


• Collaborative environment: Partner with Finance, Commercial and operational teams across the organisation


• Opportunity to improve: Drive enhancements to planning, reporting and forecasting processes


• Trusted brand: Be part of HSB and the wider Munich Re Group, recognised globally for excellence and innovation

What You Bring

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into meaningful insights


• Excellent communication skills and confidence presenting financial information to a variety of stakeholders


• A proactive and commercially minded approach


• Strong stakeholder management and relationship‑building skills


• High attention to detail with a commitment to delivering quality outputs


• Effective organisation and time management skills


• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues and business objectives

What You’ll Need

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)


• Experience in an FP&A or similar role


• Insurance or financial services experience preferred, but not essential


• Advanced Excel skills, including experience building and maintaining financial models


• Strong financial planning, forecasting and analysis capability


• Experience partnering with stakeholders and influencing decision‑making through data‑driven insight

What We Offer

In addition to a competitive salary, excellent work‑life balance and development opportunities, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and wellbeing days


• Eligibility for an annual bonus


• Up to 13% pension contribution


• Private medical and dental cover


• Life assurance


• Wellbeing and development programme, including EAP support and health assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)


• Study and continuing professional development support


• Hybrid working

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At HSB, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi‑dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.