Business Planning Analyst
London | Hybrid | Permanent
A leading Lloyd's market insurer is looking to appoint a Business Planning Analyst to join its FP&A team. This role will support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting, working closely with Finance, Underwriting and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful commercial insight and support business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Produce regular management reports, Board packs and financial commentary.
- Prepare quarterly forecasts under UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Maintain and develop financial planning and forecasting models.
- Deliver variance analysis and provide insight into financial performance.
- Support the annual planning and budgeting process.
- Assist with Syndicate Business Forecast submissions and regulatory reporting.
- Produce ad hoc financial analysis for senior management.
- Support the continued development of Anaplan planning models and reporting processes.
About You
To be considered, you'll have:
- Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
- Insurance finance or accounting experience, ideally within the Lloyd's or London Market.
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be actively studying).
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.
- Experience with Anaplan, Qlik Sense or Power BI would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
- A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established insurer in a broad FP&A role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, financial planning, forecasting and business partnering within a collaborative finance function.
