FP&A Manager

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