At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial planning and analysis for a fast-growing insurance company.
- Company: Dynamic insurance business in London with growth opportunities.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make an impact and develop your career.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on data-driven decision-making.
- Why this job: Join a strategic role and partner with senior leaders to drive success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with insurance experience and strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Job Description
Your new company
I am working with a fast-growing insurance business in London looking for a Director of FP&A to join the team in London.
Reporting to the CFO, this is a broad role, taking ownership of the FP&A process.
Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with key responsibilities including
- Develop comprehensive budgets and forecasts (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) to support decision‑making across all sites and head office.
- Build strong financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
- Prepare monthly variance reports and management summaries, providing accurate and actionable insights.
- Improve reporting tools, including dashboards and in‑month metrics, to drive data‑led decision‑making.
- Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of economic changes on financial performance.
- Partner with operational leaders to support ongoing financial planning, identify risks and opportunities, and strengthen cross‑functional collaboration.
- Assist in preparing materials for board and lender meetings.
- What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified accountant with proven experience in similar roles.
- Insurance carrier experience essential with MGA/Intermediary experience desirable.
- Extensive experience of financial analysis and management reporting within a complex, detail-focused environment
- Business partnering skill set
- Strong analytical skills
- High level of Excel ability to include financial modelling skills
- Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
- What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with the opportunity to make your mark on the business with the chance to grow and develop the function.
This is a strategically focused role with the chance to partner with senior stakeholders to help drive the company forwards.
What you need to do now
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Director of FP&A employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Join a dynamic and fast-growing insurance business in London, where you will have the opportunity to shape the financial planning and analysis function. With a strong emphasis on employee development and collaboration, this role offers a chance to work closely with senior stakeholders, driving strategic initiatives while enjoying a supportive work culture that values innovation and data-driven decision-making.
Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
