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