Group Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in Cardiff

We have a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, hands‑on finance professional to join the Group Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function.

This role offers broad exposure across the Admiral Group, involvement in high‑profile financial analysis, and the chance to build strong relationships with senior leaders across the business.

The role sits within Group Finance, as part of the Group Capital, Financial Planning & Analysis team, and reports to the Director of Group FP&A, who in turn reports to the Group CFO.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of Group‑level monthly reporting, forecasting and reforecast outputs, including variance analysis, trend commentary and performance insights across key metrics.
• Produce and own core Group FP&A reporting deliverables, including trading updates / flash packs, performance meeting packs and executive MI.
• Develop clear, concise CEO / CFO‑level commentary explaining drivers of performance, movements against plan and emerging risks and opportunities.
• Support calculation and reporting of Group‑level metrics including Ro E, EPS and DFSS, ensuring methodological clarity and strong documentation.
• Take a leading role in Group budget, forecast and reforecast cycles, including challenge of business submissions and production of Group‑wide outputs for senior governance.
• Prepare high‑quality materials for Executive and Board forums, clearly articulating assumptions, sensitivities and key judgements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, robustness and consistency of Group FP&A reporting processes.
• Support risk, governance and control activities, including roll‑forward documentation and adherence to Group reporting standards.
• Provide analytical support to Group‑level initiatives, capital allocation activities and strategic projects as required.
• Support the wider Group FP&A team during peak periods (month‑end, reforecast, budget cycles), subject to capacity
• What you’ll deliver
• Accurate, well‑controlled Group‑level monthly reporting and variance analysis, delivered in line with agreed close timetables.
• Clear, insightful executive commentary that explains key drivers, movements and risks, tailored for CFO, CEO and Board audiences.
• High‑quality reporting packs for governance forums, including trading updates / flash packs, performance packs and planning outputs.
• Robust supporting documentation and evidence for key FP&A controls, processes and calculations (audit‑ready where required).
• Consistent, reliable performance metrics and calculations (e. g. Ro E, EPS, DFSS), with transparent methodologies and assumptions.
• Well‑maintained, fit‑for‑purpose FP&A models, templates and systems inputs that support scalable Group reporting.
• Ad‑hoc analytical support to Group FP&A and senior stakeholders, where required and subject to capacity.

Essential Experience & Skills

• UK qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with +5 years post qualification experience
• Commercial outlook and experience of preparing business plans, producing detailed financial analysis and Board reporting would be beneficial
• General Insurance
• Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with and influence all types of people and all levels of management
• Self‑motivator, pro‑active in all aspects of the role
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential, and proficiency in using other MS Word and Power Point

Please note - we may close this vacancy early if we receive lots of applications or business priorities change.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business.

It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are.

We’re committed to fostering a people‑first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant.

You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays).

You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people‑first culture.

In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years!

We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work‑life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

Disability Confident Leader

As a Disability Confident Leader, for candidates with a disability or long‑term health condition, that opt into the Disability Confident scheme, we’ll invite a fair and proportionate number of applicants that meet the essential requirements of the role to the first stage of our selection process.

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