Job Details

Finance Analyst - Insurance Sector

Sector:Accountancy

Region : Greater London

Location: London

Salary: Up to £47,000 plus benefits

Job Ref.: 321

Job Information

Our client is a major player in the global insurance industry. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Finance Analyst to join the team.



Based near Aldgate, this interesting and fast paced role will include the following responsibilities:



• Support the Planning and Control Officer in the strategic planning and control function for UKB business units
• Support in providing financial validation of the monthly and quarterly P&L statements
• Support in coordinating and validating all UKB business units management reporting information
• Liaising with internal and HO stakeholder
• Support in maintaining a suitable methodology and internal model for monthly reporting, quarterly forecast and annual 3-yr rolling Business Plan,
• Engaging all internal stakeholders as required;
• Support in managing the upload of forecast and plan information into the Group system granting timely and accuracy of the information provided
• Support the Accounting and Reporting team in all activities pertaining to monitoring GC&C, GGH, EB and Reinsurance HUB financial performance
• Support in providing analysis of variance in financial performance and production.
• Understand the drivers of financial performance and communicate to Planning and Control Officer.



What you will need to succeed

• Excellent knowledge of English required
• Ability to work with complex projects and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, start-up operation
• Ability to deal with demanding requirements from multiple internal stakeholders and produce high quality, reliable reports and management information
• Strong quantitative skills
• Focus on delivery of results through personal effectiveness, problem solving & decision making;
• Self-motivated team player with ability to successfully cooperate with a number of stakeholders including different business units
• My client would be extremely interested in any candidates that speak to Italian.
• You will need to be a Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant and have knowledge of the Insurance Sector.