Employer: eFinancialCareers Salary: Date Added: 13/12/2023
Job Title: Senior Financial Business Partner
Location: London (Hybrid)
Role Objective: To support the production and analysis of financial reporting within the Group. The role will play a key role in ensuring that the analysis and commentary produced ensures that management and leadership teams are kept informed about financial performance/risks. Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role.
Key Responsibilities: Strategy and Planning
Prepare and present financial analysis to support commercial decision making.
Support the delivery of quarterly financial information
Assist with finance projects relating to the improvement of processes or strategic initiatives
Demonstrates awareness and understanding of Aspen and segment’s strategy and FP&A activities through effective judgement and analysis
Policy, Process and Procedures
Supports the implementation of the Finance strategy to enable delivery of overall business targets
Assist in various aspects of production and analysis of the Groups internal MI
Assist with financial close process in order to meet reporting deadlines
Responsible for identifying improvement opportunities and designing and implementing associated enhancements
Environmental Awareness/Customer Focus
Establishes, strengthens and develops relationships with stakeholders to support their needs, maximise influence, and achieve business objectives
Collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across Underwriting lines of business, Group Finance, Segment Finance, Reserving, Pricing, Outwards Reinsurance Accounting, Investments and Strategy
Technical Performance
Assist in the preparation of detailed analysis of the Group result with informed commentary which explains the key drivers and how these relate to the performance of the business
Produces reports, analyses and management information to inform decision making and to notify management/ leadership teams in respect of financial performance
Requirements & Skills:
5 years post-qualification experience within the (re)insurance industry
Internationally recognized accounting designation (CA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
Experience working with data to provide insight and analysis
Strong fundamentals of Insurance accounting from previous experience
Strong knowledge of the (Re)insurance industry
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of US GAAP reporting
Proactive, self-motivated with a team orientation
Strong work ethic and high energy who strives for excellence
Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential
Experience with data analytics and data visualisation tools preferred
About us: Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions. We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism. Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.
At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.
