Senior FP&A Analyst in Maidstone

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries. People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Position Summary

We have an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious FP&A Analyst to join our team in Maidstone. You will work closely with the Head of FP&A for HUK&I and the Lead Income Strategy Accountant, focusing on M&A activities and driving our income and cost alignment efforts. This is a full-time, permanent position, with an average expectation of being onsite for 2-3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Provide insights into business performance drivers, identifying risks and opportunities, and producing reports that assess future impacts.
• Interpret consolidated forecast numbers, analyse submitted forecasts, and derive insights to inform business decisions.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and performance reporting.
• Assist in planning and executing quarterly rolling forecasts and the annual budgeting process.
• Collaborate with the Head of FP&A on crafting detailed presentations for quarterly, half-yearly, and ad-hoc reporting to the Group.
• Address ad-hoc requests from Group Finance and various subsidiaries within the UK&I Retail business.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in financial planning and analysis and implement best practices.
• Aid in the rollout and support of Anaplan and its maintenance alongside planning and reporting tools.

• Assist in the timely production of management and financial accounts.
• Provide relevant financial management information and performance trend analysis to ensure stakeholders receive timely insights for effective decision-making.

• Mentor and support other members of the FP&A team, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Experience & Professional Qualifications

• Proven experience in building FP&A models with clear ownership.
• Background as a Finance Business Partner, ideally in the Insurance Broker or similar financial services industry.
• Highly numerate with the ability to transform data into actionable insights to tackle business challenges and inform proposals.
• Familiarity with multiple accounting and reporting systems.
• Advanced skills in Anaplan, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new.
• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges.
• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond.

Reasonable adjustments

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours or hybrid working. If you’re excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.