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Our Insurance Client based in the city requires a Finance Business partner/Finance Business Analyst to join their MGA function in a newly created role.This is a unique opportunity, where you will report directly to the CEO.Job Summary This role is part of the Strategic Execution Function. It is not intended to be fully defined, but fluid depending on the peaks and troughs which occur in the business throughout the annual cycle. A core focus of the role will be deal and project analysis - deals will consist of reviewing new start-ups, existing business units, strategic changes to corporate structure and resulting financial impacts. Project analysis will consist of any project the business carries out to ensure accretive to business value. Analysis will include NPV, IRR, P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, ad-hoc reporting, all of which will be to extremely tight deadlines and therefore the ability to deal with multiple assignments and deadlines will be imperative.N.B - This is a full time office role (5 Days a week) based in London.Duties and ResponsibilitiesYour responsibilities for this role may include, but are not limited to:1. Management reporting and financial analysis2. Provide regular and ad-hoc reporting on the performance of the group from an underwriting perspective3. Support group strategic initiatives4. Analysis and resolution of queries from insurers5. Performing analysis in relation to new business start-up ventures (this will include P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, valuation and relating analysis required for Group investment appraisal)6. Project analysis - e.g. investment return on spend and resource within the remit of the COO7. Building templates and models, as directed 8. Ad-hoc projects as requiredEssential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience* Qualified member of a recognised accountancy body (ACA or ACCA preferred)* Experience of managing multiple stakeholders* Commercially savvy, proactive, bright, energetic, and positive with a 'can do' attitude and a focus on getting things done* Ability to support success and timely delivery in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, including ability to solve issues as they arise in response to a fast-paced environment* Ability to handle a varied workload and competing priorities* Ability to deliver quality outputs within tight timelines* Strong analytical, research and reporting skills and strong attention to detail* Personal drive and resilience in established and new/changing situations - motivated to grow and develop with the needs of the business* Able to contribute within a team environment, with a strong interest in the performance of the business as a whole* Project experience* Strong written and spoken communication skills to enable effective communication at all levels* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPointo Advanced Excel - nested VLOOKUP's, data manipulation, pivot tables, etc.Sponsorship will not be offered for this role.
