Senior Specialist, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

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Senior Specialist, Strategic Business Finance & Planning

UK, London

The Divisional FP&A team is responsible for financial governance and providing financial analysis and support to the CFO, Head of FP&A, AXA group and AXA XL Leadership teams.

As Senior Specialist - Division FP&A, you will be part of a team responsible for providing financial governance, timely, accurate and insightful management information and financial analysis to senior management regarding the AXAXL divisional results across all actual, planning and forecasting cycles. This position will leverage relationships across the business to drive a deeper understanding of profitability, allowing management to make informed decisions based upon sound financial insight. This role reports to the Head of Divisional Financial Planing & Analysis.

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Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead analysis of the divisions results, working closely with the broader FPA& team, regional FP&A leads and the business planning community to better understand the key business drivers.

• Engage with the broader business to enrich the financial analysis by developing an appreciation for business strategy, market trends and competitors position in the market.

• Lead on insightful analysis / commentary through preparation of appropriate material for the target audiance and developing BI reporting solutions to underpin the analysis.

• Contribute to the financial governance undertaken across the Divisional FP&A team.

• Take a lead role in ensuring consistency in process, data and reporting for the division

• Work closely with the India FP&A team to deliver the annual requirements, building a robust collaboatative team environment.

• Actively participate in projects to drive the FP&A function forward.

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We're looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

• Significant experience gained working within P&C insurance , with demonstrated understanding of Re / insurance principles and IFRS insurance accounting concepts, and application thereof within the Financial Analysis environment; Professional Accountancy Qualification expected.

• Ability to navigate a global enterprise with a professional approach to successfully interact with all levels of the organization, to confidently articulate views and influence outcomes, to understand constituencies served and develop / leverage relationships necessary to be successful.

• Robust analytical skills, with an inquisitive attitude, with attention to detail and an ability to link the results of their own work to the broader business results and strategies.

• FP&A specific skills and experience, including fluency in FP&A tools, variance & trend analysis, understanding of driver based planning and predictive forecasting.

• Experience with reporting / consolidation / planning systems (e.g. HFM, Anaplan) and advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

• A proactive, self-starter and self-motivator, that is adaptable in a fast -moving global environment with the capacity to manage time, work to tight deadlines, prioritise and adjust to changing requirements.

FIND your future

AXA XL, the P&C and specialty risk division of AXA, is known for solving complex risks. For mid-sized companies, multinationals and even some inspirational individuals we don't just provide re/insurance, we reinvent it.

How? By combining a comprehensive and efficient capital platform, data-driven insights, leading technology, and the best talent in an agile and inclusive workspace, empowered to deliver top client service across all our lines of business - property, casualty, professional, financial lines and specialty.

With an innovative and flexible approach to risk solutions, we partner with those who move the world forward.

Learn more at axaxl.com

Inclusion & Diversity

AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce enable business growth and are critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most diverse workforce possible, and create an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and can reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed.

• Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe
• Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements
• Enhanced family friendly leave benefits
• Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index
• Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter

Learn more at axaxl.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity . AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sustainability

At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever-changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our 2023-26 Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations.

Our Pillars:

• Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans.
• Addressing climate change: The effects of a changing climate are far reaching and significant. Unpredictable weather, increasing temperatures, and rising sea levels cause both social inequalities and environmental disruption. We're building a net zero strategy, developing insurance products and services, and mobilizing to advance thought leadership and investment in societal-led solutions.
• Integrating ESG: All companies have a role to play in building a more resilient future. Incorporating ESG considerations into our internal processes and practices builds resilience from the roots of our business. We're training our colleagues, engaging our external partners, and evolving our sustainability governance and reporting.
• AXA Hearts in Action : We have established volunteering and charitable giving programs to help colleagues support causes that matter most to them, known as AXA XL's "Hearts in Action" programs. These include our Matching Gifts program, Volunteering Leave, and our annual volunteering day - the Global Day of Giving.

For more information, please see axaxl.com/sustainability