Job description
Company
Based in Surry, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading global Insurance organisation in a newly created role. Alexander Lloyd Senior Finance has been retained by this market leader to appoint into this exciting and unique Financial Planning and Analysis Manager position, as part of the company’s strong plans for growth into 2012 and beyond.
Role Scope
The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager is a key business partner who ensures that performance is appropriately measured, and provides insightful analysis along with regular interaction at board and senior management level. The role is an excellent progression opportunity due to the high visibility to senior management, and therefore candidates who are seeking to progress their career at a fast pace would be ideally suited to maximise this role’s full potential.
Role Accountabilities
Business Performance Reporting
Managing the efficient development of the monthly performance report and corporate management information, including the associated risks. Analysing emerging business planning and performance issues to provide perceptive evaluation that incorporates KPIs and VBM concepts.
Business Planning
Supporting the delivery of the business strategy by bringing together operational and financial plans through effective management of the annual planning process.
Forecasting
Producing robust financial estimates and reforecasts for current quarter and full year including sensitivities, to meet UK and US deadlines.
Mergers & acquisitions
Providing support to Senior Management in the identification of M&A opportunities, and managing the financial analysis and workstreams when such an opportunity arises.
Strategy & Communications
Supporting the delivery of financial communications to the business investors and board, alongside providing financial support to the FC and Executive team in strategic developments.
Managing Rating Agencies
Managing the business’ interaction with UK rating agencies and providing support to group interactions.
Developing Business Cases
Providing support to the development of business cases, and taking subsequent responsibility for monitoring post performance delivery.
Competitor Analysis
Managing the completion of financial reviews of key competitors and benchmarking the business’ performance on a regular basis.
People Leadership
Effectively managing the team to achieve their goals through acquisition, development and retention of high quality talent, in addition to the demonstration of high quality leadership skills and promoting perspicuous performance management.
Business Leadership
Demonstrating and providing business leadership that adds value to the business’ investors, customers and employees.
Candidate Background
The ideal candidate for this role will be an ambitious, driven qualified Accountant who has substantial PQE experience, specifically within the Financial Services or insurance industry. The candidate must be able to demonstrate and apply strong business acumen in combination with excellent consultancy and business partner skills that will aid in translating the company’s vision into action.
To discuss your application in strictest confidence please call John Richardson at Alexander Lloyd or email.
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