Head of FP&A

Job Description

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I am working with a fast-growing insurance business in London looking for a Head of FP&A to join the team in London. Reporting to the CFO, this is a broad role taking ownership of the FP&A process.

Your new role
This is a broad and varied role with key responsibilities including:

• Develop comprehensive budgets and forecasts (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet) to support decision‑making across all sites and head office.
• Build strong financial models to support strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Prepare monthly variance reports and management summaries, providing accurate and actionable insights.
• Improve reporting tools, including dashboards and in‑month metrics, to drive data‑led decision‑making.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of economic changes on financial performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to support ongoing financial planning, identify risks and opportunities, and strengthen cross‑functional collaboration.
• Assist in preparing materials for board and lender meetings.

What you'll need to succeed

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in similar roles.
• Insurance carrier experience essential with MGA/Intermediary experience desirable.
• Extensive experience of financial analysis and management reporting within a complex, detail-focused environment
• Business partnering skill set
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of Excel ability to include financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication, verbal and written skills

What you'll get in return
You will be rewarded with the opportunity to make your mark on the business with the chance to grow and develop the function. This is a strategically focused role with the chance to partner with senior stakeholders to help drive the company forwards.

What you need to do now
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