Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

Job Description - Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning (78005711D20241219)

Job Number:

78005711D20241219

Manager, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

Location: London, UK

Working across the Specialty, London Wholesale and Retail P&C Business Groups and supporting Finance Business Partner role 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.

The role will also include leading and championing strategic projects as required.

Essential Responsibilities

Four critical areas of focus:

1. Management Analytics – Help to look at the business through an analytical lens.
2. Planning, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting
3. Variance analysis against budget
4. 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.

Required Skills and Qualifications

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

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks.

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.

Location

GB-GB-London

Work Locations

GB London 20 Gracechurch Street London EC3V 0BG

Job Field

Finance

Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any colleague or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status or any other category protected by local law.