FP&A Insurance Analyst - Distribution & Trading in Ipswich

About AXA

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth‑largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence. AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer‑facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job overview

Join our Commercial Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Team as a Lead Insurance Analyst within AXA Commercial, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting financial planning, analysis and reporting for the Distribution and Trading section. In this dynamic position, you’ll deliver valuable financial insights, evaluate performance metrics, identify emerging trends, and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reports. We’re seeking a candidate with strong analytical skills, a solid FP&A background, insurance financials (preferred), with the ability to collaborate effectively with Finance Business Partners and various business stakeholders. If you’re passionate about driving financial performance and providing strategic insights, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to AXA’s continued success in the commercial insurance sector.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior management, highlighting performance, key drivers, and risks.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of financial results across multiple systems and reporting platforms, including data reconciliation.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning across three annual cycles and rolling forecasts.
• Provide insights into key performance indicators (KPIs) and business drivers to support decision-making.
• Support variance analysis between actuals, forecasts, and budgets to identify trends and discrepancies.
• Assist Finance Business Partners and stakeholders with ad‑hoc analyses to evaluate business opportunities and operational improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Track Broker Deals, maintain strong governance standards, and ensure compliance with internal controls and external regulations.
• Provide feedback and coaching to Distribution and Trading Analyst.

Work arrangements

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You’ll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

Your skills & experience

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities to support data‑driven decision‑making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey insights to stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross‑functionally and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent; qualified or part‑qualified accountant is desirable.
• Experience in FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting processes to support financial planning and analysis activities.
• Sound understanding of commercial insurance operations, including underwriting, claims, and reinsurance concepts would be preferred.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long‑term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to martin.eels@axa-uk.co.uk. We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.