Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

Overview of Hadron

Hadron Specialty Insurance and Hadron UK (A-/VIII A.M. Best-rated carriers domiciled in Arkansas and the UK, respectively) provide capacity to enable specialty underwriters and risk capital partners to thrive in a data-centric and niche risk marketplace. As a modern, technology-enabled hybrid insurance carrier, we combine underwriting expertise with operational agility to deliver tailored insurance programs. Hadron partners with MGAs, captives, and other intermediaries to develop niche insurance products that meet the evolving needs of businesses across various industries. Our commitment to transparency and data to build sustainable, profitable programs for our partners is at the core of our business.

Role Purpose

Hadron UK is a rapidly growing insurance company seeking an FP&A Manager to join our UK team. You will be responsible for overall Hadron budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensure that it is efficient, effective and accurate in line with company requirements.

This position will report to the CFO, ensuring timely and accurate results analysis and reporting. Close collaboration with the Financial Controller, Senior Insurance Accountant and other functional areas of the business, including the wider Group Finance Team.

Reporting to:

CFO

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Forecasting

• Building and developing the UK planning function
• Managing the annual planning cycle with ExCo
• Developing financial models to drive plans and forecasts
• Cash flow modelling for the fast growing business

Reporting & Analysis

• Creating financial reports and presentations for management
• Providing financial scenario analysis to support decision-making
• Analysing and reporting business financial performance

Stakeholder Management

• Managing key stakeholders including ExCo and group finance
• Serving as a point of contact for forecast/plan related questions
• Working with the management team on new insurance programs and opportunities

Process improvement

• Identifying systems and process improvements for planning and forecasting
• Developing procedures and documentation for the FP&A area
• Supporting development of state-of-the-art finance operating environment

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting areas or significant applicable work experience
• Accounting qualifications (ACCA, ACA, CA, CPA, CIMA)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in P&C Insurance (MGAs Business with the focus on underwriting planning and analysis experience)
• Advanced systems proficiency and planning applications (Excel, ERP systems, financial modelling tools)

Skill Set

• Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong desire to learn and be continuously challenged
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking skills that allow for effective and timely solutions
• Ability to build trusted relationships with business partners and communicate effectively
• Diligence, organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• “Can do” attitude
• Experience of working in a start-up environment
• Thrives on constant change
• Demonstrates commercial acumen – partners with the business to deliver commercially focused solutions

Location:

Hybrid (Must live in the United Kingdom)

Hadron Management Services UK Limited is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any (all) applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).