FP&A Analyst - Corporate & Commercial
Apply locations Cheltenham - The Quadrangle time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id R0010709
Who are we?
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. At Howden - Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced
FP&A Analyst
to join our team. If you have experience of producing robust and accurate reporting, analysing financial and operational data to help gain a deeper understanding of business performance and aid commercial decision making and enjoy a fast-paced environment this may be the role for you. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office ( Cheltenham ) with the rest from home. Responsibilities:
Business partnering: Actively on hand for finance queries, financial analysis and support, personally managing these through to satisfactory conclusions.
Proactively produce insightful MI and analysis to drive performance and aid decision making.
Working with business leaders and our data team to develop insightful and effective PowerBI dashboards and reports.
Reporting and MI: Produce high quality monthly flash income and P&L reporting at a reporting unit level; with supporting commentary.
Support the production of monthly Group reporting and board papers.
Responsible for tracking, reporting and explaining the performance of new initiatives, synergies and key cost categories.
Planning & other: Actively support the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, owning key areas and aspects of the plan.
Review and understand investment cases, identifying risks and opportunities.
Supporting FP&A projects, initiatives and tasks as required.
Experience & Professional Qualifications:
Ideally ACA/ACCA qualified however will consider part qualified individuals with experience in FP&A/Commercial Finance.
Comfortable working autonomously within limited oversight.
Exceptional analytical, excel and communication skills with tangible experience of using data and insight to tell a clear story and drive improvement.
Experience using large data sets and PowerBI (or similar) is essential.
Previous experience in a fast paced, grow focused environment, ideally in an insurance brokerage setting.
Experience of using Acturis, Anaplan and OneStream is ideal but not essential.
Study Support
and career progression opportunities. If you wish to study professional qualifications or develop your leadership skills, a personalised development plan is available to you through our L&D team and your manager.
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. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
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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. At Howden - Corporate & Commercial, commercial insurance isn’t just what we do – it’s who we are. We support our clients through the complex landscape of commercial risk. We understand the diverse needs of businesses from large corporates to emerging ventures, meticulously crafting bespoke solutions to empower businesses to navigate uncertainty and achieve unwavering growth. Our depth of commercial insurance expertise allows us to protect client’s assets and fuel their progress. When our clients prosper, we celebrate success with them; when challenges arise, we provide unwavering support. We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced
FP&A Analyst
to join our team. If you have experience of producing robust and accurate reporting, analysing financial and operational data to help gain a deeper understanding of business performance and aid commercial decision making and enjoy a fast-paced environment this may be the role for you. This is a hybrid role working a minimum of 2 days per week in the office ( Cheltenham ) with the rest from home. Responsibilities:
Business partnering: Actively on hand for finance queries, financial analysis and support, personally managing these through to satisfactory conclusions.
Proactively produce insightful MI and analysis to drive performance and aid decision making.
Working with business leaders and our data team to develop insightful and effective PowerBI dashboards and reports.
Reporting and MI: Produce high quality monthly flash income and P&L reporting at a reporting unit level; with supporting commentary.
Support the production of monthly Group reporting and board papers.
Responsible for tracking, reporting and explaining the performance of new initiatives, synergies and key cost categories.
Planning & other: Actively support the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, owning key areas and aspects of the plan.
Review and understand investment cases, identifying risks and opportunities.
Supporting FP&A projects, initiatives and tasks as required.
Experience & Professional Qualifications:
Ideally ACA/ACCA qualified however will consider part qualified individuals with experience in FP&A/Commercial Finance.
Comfortable working autonomously within limited oversight.
Exceptional analytical, excel and communication skills with tangible experience of using data and insight to tell a clear story and drive improvement.
Experience using large data sets and PowerBI (or similar) is essential.
Previous experience in a fast paced, grow focused environment, ideally in an insurance brokerage setting.
Experience of using Acturis, Anaplan and OneStream is ideal but not essential.
Study Support
and career progression opportunities. If you wish to study professional qualifications or develop your leadership skills, a personalised development plan is available to you through our L&D team and your manager.
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. *Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.
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