Finance Business Partner
About AXA:
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Job overview:
As a Finance Business Partner, you'll be a vital part of our team, providing financial guidance and management information that helps our business units succeed. Your role is to support strategic growth initiatives, keep a close eye on financial performance, and help shape decisions that impact our business. You'll work with key stakeholders at all levels, ensuring our financial strategies align with our overall goals.
What you'll be doing:
• Collaborate with business units to give financial advice and support growth plans
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and keep forecasts updated throughout the year
• Provide insightful analysis and commentary on financial performance to help teams make smarter decisions
• Prepare accurate management reports like monthly financial statements, deal tracking, and profitability analysis
• Evaluate deal performance, advise on commercial terms, and identify risks and opportunities
• Support strategic initiatives by reviewing business cases and tracking their progress
• Stay engaged with stakeholders to understand market trends and influence performance positively
• Improve reporting processes through automation and better workflows to increase efficiency and accuracy
• Play a key role in month-end activities, reviewing performance versus targets, and flagging risks or opportunities
• Foster a collaborative environment within the finance team and promote a culture of high performance
Work arrangements:
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events. We're also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.
Your skills & experience:
• ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of the financial aspects of the general insurance business
• Experience working closely with business teams and demonstrating commercial awareness
• Confidence in working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, charts, and automation tools
• Knowledge of Anaplan and Power BI is a plus, along with MS Access/database experience
• Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail and accuracy
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with diverse teams and stakeholders
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
How to apply:
To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to robert.hopemurray@axa-uk.co.uk.
We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.