FP&A Accountant

About us

Avencia Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a well known Insurer who are looking to hire an FP&A Accountant to join on a permanent basis.

The role

Reporting to the Group FP&A Manager, the Group FP&A Accountant and associated team are responsible for driving delivery of all aspects of financial planning and analysis for the Group.

Key accountabilities

• Assist in the development of annual forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Liaising with underwriters on premium planning and monitoring actual vs benchmark.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management.
• Assist in the preparation of financial board materials.
• Driving the enhancement and development of MI to support the business.
• Playing a key role in further development of the planning and analysis system
• Supporting the Group FP&A Manager in all aspects of the Group financial planning and forecasting processes, including legal entities.
• Influencing internal audit controls.
• Work with cross-functional teams to gather relevant financial information and provide insights to support business decisions.
• Development of key analysis models to help inform decision making.
• Involvement in additional finance projects as required.

Skills & experience

• University Degree and a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience with (re)insurance preferred
• Experience with Anaplan and Power BI preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of applications, including robust Excel skills
• Must be able to work effectively both independently and within a small team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial data to diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Able to deliver accurate and thoughtful work within tight deadlines