Senior Specialist, Strategic Business Finance and Planning

London, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

Senior Specialist, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

London, UK

Supporting Finance Business Partner role in the Specialty product group in the UK & Lloyd’s Market region. Supporting the lead finance business partner for the delivery of the monthly and quarterly financial results and analysis related to the profitability of the portfolio including working closely with UW leaders, actuaries and ceded re to manage, explain and report the profitability of the portfolio. You will undertake full P&L analysis of profitability, wider performance metrics, management analytics, planning, budgeting, financial forecasting, variance analysis against budget.

DISCOVERyour opportunity

What will your essential responsibilities include?

Four Critical Areas Of Focus

• Management Analytics – Help to look at the business through an analytical lens.
• Planning, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting
• Variance analysis against budget
• Drive the increased analytical culture and mindset within the business and finance
• Proactive communication with business leadership is expected in order to create a sense of partnership and teamwork.
• Provide forward looking thinking in addition to gaining comfort with reporting of actual financial results
• Help business leaders understand their businesses from an integrated financial perspective, provide insight into potential improvements, and give candid perspective on the feasibility of various initiatives.
• Support regional business leaders in decision making, and challenge where necessary. The role should be a partner rather than just a scorekeeper.
• Work with business leaders in development of broader Business Group goals, objectives and strategy
• Communicate proactively with the Segment/Corporate Finance regarding significant changes/events that might materially affect the financial results of the UK & Lloyd’s Market Region.
• Coordinate/provide commentary on the quarterly variances/drivers of results and review with Business leaders. Provide support/prepare business leaders for quarterly variance meetings.
• Coordinate with Financial Controllers and Finance Operations teams to ensure financial results are clearly understood and communicated to the Business leaders.
• Through this regular analysis, helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial results of the Business being supported.
• Actively participate in quarterly Actuarial discussions and challenge assumptions/conclusions where necessary.
• Actively monitor expense drivers and work with the business to ensure most efficient cost structure.
• Coordinate the annual and multi-year planning process with Regional Business leaders.
• Help in the design and development of key performance metrics throughout the organisation and be able to identify trends, anticipate issues, and brainstorm solutions.
• Identify and/or evaluate various growth/new business opportunities relating to the expansion of the Business.
  
  

SHARE your talent

We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• A highly accomplished finance professional
• A qualified or part-qualified accountant or a candidate who can excel at a role requiring good numeracy, analytical and communication skills.
• Experience of the insurance sector (Lloyd’s insurance markets) with good understanding of finance and technical insurance accounting & reporting.
• Track record of identifying and analysing problems, identifying & evaluating options, deploying sound decision making skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, exercising appropriate discretion in dealing with people from all levels of the company.
• Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data entry or data outputs.
• Able to organize oneself, including effective scheduling, prioritization and time management skills and completing tasks to tight deadlines.
• Comfortable taking ownership for own work, identifying the need for action whilst working effectively within a team.
  
  

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don’t just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business − property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That’s why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It’s about helping one another — and our business — to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter
  
  

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called “Roots of resilience”, focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society – are essential to our future. We’re committed to protecting and restoring nature – from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard – by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We’re training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL’s “Hearts in Action” programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day – the Global Day of Giving.
  
  

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability

Flexible Work Eligible

Flexible Work Schedule

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

GB-GB-London

Job Field

Finance

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard