FP&A Manager in London, Greater London

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced FP&A Manager to join the finance team on a 9-month maternity cover contract.

Reporting directly to senior finance leadership, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial planning, forecasting and performance analysis, supporting strategic decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting processes
• Deliver insightful monthly management information and performance reporting
• Develop and maintain robust financial models to support commercial and strategic decisions
• Provide detailed variance analysis and financial commentary for senior stakeholders
• Partner with operational and finance teams to drive performance and identify opportunities
• Support annual planning cycles and long-term financial planning activities
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Previous FP&A experience within the insurance sector
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis expertise
• Advanced financial modelling skills with the ability to build and enhance complex models
• Experience producing Board-level and Executive-level reporting
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering capabilities
• Advanced Excel skills

Desirable Experience

• Lloyd's, MGA, Specialty Insurance or Reinsurance experience
• Exposure to Power BI, TM1, Anaplan or similar planning tools
• Experience working within a fast-paced or transformation environment
• Knowledge of insurance performance metrics including GWP, loss ratios and combined ratios

The Individual

The successful candidate will be a commercially minded finance professional who can quickly establish credibility, influence senior stakeholders and deliver high-quality insight from day one. You will be comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities within a dynamic insurance environment.