FP&A Manager - PE Backed Insurance Business

£90,000 -£100,000 + Package

London based, hybrid working

A leading insurance group is seeking a commercially astute FP&A Manager to join its Group Finance team. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, this role will play a key part in driving financial insight, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing performance across the business.

We are looking for a qualified accountant who has experience with P&C Insurance, this is an absolute must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of monthly management reporting, including variance analysis and key business performance metrics.
• Coordinate group-wide budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment across business units and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and enhance financial models to support scenario analysis, strategic planning, and investment appraisal.
• Partner with the Group FC and senior leadership to provide insightful analysis on profitability, cost drivers, and business performance trends.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and financial planning tools, including ownership of key planning systems.
• Support preparation of Board and ExCo reporting packs with clear, concise, and actionable insights.
• Work closely with the wider finance team and business unit heads to ensure timely and accurate data inputs and alignment of assumptions.
• Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations for corrective action where performance deviates from plan.
• Contribute to the development of long-term financial plans and capital allocation decisions.

About You:

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience in a commercial finance or FP&A role.
• Experience in the insurance or wider financial services sector is highly desirable.
• Strong financial modelling, Excel, and data analysis skills.
• Proven track record of supporting strategic decision-making and delivering value-added insight.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Experience with planning tools (Anaplan, TM1, Adaptive Insights) and reporting platforms (Power BI) is a plus.