FP&A Finance Business Partner | Contract Opportunity | Insurance | Manchester
We’re looking for an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join a leading insurance business based in Manchester, supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making.
📍 Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
What we’re looking for:
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CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying.
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Strong FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering experience.
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Experience within the insurance or wider financial services sector is highly desirable.
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Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
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Excellent P&L analysis, financial modelling and variance analysis skills.
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Experience producing monthly management reports and providing insight into financial performance.
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Ability to partner with stakeholders across finance, underwriting, claims and commercial teams.
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Strong understanding of cost management, financial controls and profitability analysis.
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Advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Key responsibilities:
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Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.
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Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
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Deliver insightful monthly management reporting and P&L analysis.
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Partner with key stakeholders to understand business performance and drive financial accountability.
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Support strategic planning, scenario modelling and business case analysis.
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Identify financial risks, opportunities and cost optimisation initiatives.
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Provide commercial insight to support profitability and business growth