An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading specialist insurer on an initial 6-month contract. This is a highly commercial role, partnering directly with underwriting and business leaders to provide insight, challenge performance, and support strategic decision-making.
This position will suit a qualified accountant with strong business partnering capabilities and a proven track record within the motor insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide commercial analysis and performance insight, identifying trends and challenging business performance where appropriate.
- Partner closely with underwriting teams to support decision-making and improve financial outcomes.
- Own monthly management reporting and performance packs, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and actionable insight.
- Lead underwriting input into forecasts, budgets, and business planning processes across multiple classes and products.
- Support broker performance reviews, sales planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Produce financial analysis and business cases to support new opportunities and investment decisions.
- Monitor market, competitor, and economic developments, assessing their impact on business performance.
- Drive reporting enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with internal governance requirements.
- Support ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives as required.
Essential Experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
- Previous Finance Business Partner experience within the insurance sector.
- Strong motor insurance experience is essential.
- Experience partnering with underwriting teams and supporting underwriting performance analysis.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Experience working with large datasets and translating data into meaningful business insights.
- Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.
