Senior FP&A Accountant in Birkenhead

Role Profile

HSB (UK and Ireland), is a leading specialist provider of engineering, technology and structural warranty insurance solutions, plant and equipment inspection services, and engineering-based risk management activities in the UK and Ireland.

HSB (UK and Ireland) consists of the parent company HSB Engineering Insurance Limited (HSBEIL) together with its two UK subsidiaries, HSB Engineering Inspection Services Limited (HSBEISL); and a regulated MGA, MD Insurance Services Limited (MDIS), which trades as Premier Guarantee or LABC Warranty.

Collectively HSB is the UK and Ireland’s only group of companies solely focused on providing specialist engineering and technology insurance solutions and risk focused inspection services and assessments to its customers.

Please see our website for more information.

Job title: Senior FP&A Accountant

Location: Manchester / [Birkenhead] /Hybrid

Division: HSB Engineering Insurance Limited

Reporting to: FP&A Manager

Job Purpose (Advert wording)

We are seeking a highly experienced FP&A professional to join our finance team at a growing Managing General Agent (MGA). This role will be a key support to executive leadership and Senior Finance Business Partner, with ownership of enterprise financial modelling, long-range planning, and performance analytics.

The ideal candidate has some insurance or MGA experience (however, not critical), is fluent in three-statement financial modelling, and has successfully managed multi-year planning cycles in complex, growth-oriented environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budget, rolling forecast, and multi-year strategic planning processes (5-year horizon)
• Build, maintain, and enhance financial models
• Translate underwriting, premium, commission, and technical fee assumptions into cohesive financial forecasts
• Develop scenario, sensitivity, and stress-test analyses to support strategic decision-making

MGA / Insurance-Specific Analytics

• Partner closely with Senior Finance Business Partner to model and maintain:
  • Premium growth, mix, and technical fee pricing
  • Expenses/Margin
  • Maintain visibility of business’s cost to serve and unit economics.
• Analyse performance by entity, line of business, and sub-P&L
• Support cash flow and working capital planning in alignment with insurance operations

Executive & Stakeholder Support

• Aid preparation of executive-level reporting and board materials, including to Group (US HSB and Munich Re).
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to senior leadership, providing clear insights and recommendations

• Support strategic initiatives including new program launches, geographic expansion, and risk-carrier negotiations

Forecasting, Controls & Process Improvement

• Own forecasting accuracy and continuously improve planning methodologies
• Enhance financial models and reporting tools to improve scalability and transparency
• Establish and document FP&A best practices, controls, and planning cadence

Skills & Experience

Experience

• 4-5 years of progressive FP&A experience
• Direct experience in insurance, MGA, reinsurer, specialty finance, or similar regulated financial services environment preferred
• Demonstrated ownership of multi-year financial planning cycles
• Proven ability to build and maintain robust three-statement financial models from scratch

Technical Skills

• Expert-level Excel / financial modelling skills
• Strong understanding of:
  • Accrual accounting
  • Cash flow mechanics
  • Balance sheet drivers within long tail revenue recognition business
• Experience with FP&A systems (Adaptive, Anaplan, Hyperion, or similar) a plus
• Ability to synthesize large datasets into actionable insights

Business & Leadership Skills

• Strong presence and communication skills
• Ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
• Comfortable in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

Education

• Bachelor\’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualification

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Leadership has clear visibility into financial performance and long-term outlook
• Forecasts are accurate, well-reasoned, and aligned with underwriting reality
• Financial models are trusted, scalable, and decision-ready
• The FP&A function operates as an extension to Senior Finance Business Partners — not just a reporting function.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical curiosity
• Business acumen
• Communication and influencing skills
• Takes ownership and accountability
• Team player

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At HSB, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion foster innovation and resilience and enable us to act braver and better. Embracing the power of DEI is at the core of who we are. We recognise diversity can be multi-dimensional, intersectional, and complex, so we want to build a diverse workforce that includes a wide range of racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender identities; economic and geographic backgrounds; physical abilities; ages; life, school, and career experiences; and political, religious, and personal beliefs. Additionally, we are committed to building an equitable and inclusive work environment where this diversity is celebrated, valued, and has equitable opportunities to succeed.

All candidates in consideration for any role can request a reasonable adjustment at any point in our recruitment process. You can request an adjustment by speaking to your Talent Acquisition contact.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Well-being days
• Up to 13% Pension contribution
• Eligibility for an Annual Bonus
• Private Medical & Dental
• Life Assurance
• Wellbeing and Development Scheme + EAP + Health Assessments (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Study & continuing Professional Development Support
• Hybrid Working