FP&A Manager
About the job
- A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent; an actuarial qualification; or an equivalent analytical background gained through financial due diligence, transaction services, strategy consulting, or a related discipline.
- Deep understanding of insurance finance, financial planning, forecasting, and performance management.
- Strong analytical capability, proficiency in financial modelling and Excel, and the ability to evaluate, discuss, and explain complex financial outputs.
- Commercial focus and an interest in how businesses generate value, allocate capital, and achieve strategic objectives.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to tailor messages to Executive Committee members and non-finance stakeholders.
- Experience creating dashboards and visual insights using Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics platforms.
- Interest in leveraging AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, efficiency, and financial processes.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment, navigate changing priorities, and contribute to the development of evolving processes and responsibilities.
- Manage and co-lead core planning and forecasting processes across the P&L, including premium, outwards reinsurance, loss ratios, commission, and investment returns, supporting the five-year plan, Syndicate Business Forecast, Financial Year Plan, and periodic reforecasts.
- Produce, enhance, and continually improve management reporting and financial insight for Executive Committee members, shareholders, and senior stakeholders, translating complex financial information into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Lead analysis to improve capital efficiency within the planning process, assessing how business growth, portfolio mix, loss ratios, reinsurance structures, and expenses affect capital utilisation and returns.
- Partner with Underwriting, Actuarial, Capital Modelling, Outwards Reinsurance, and Technology teams to incorporate business assumptions into forecasts, collaborate on outputs where appropriate, and ensure robust planning processes.
- Present plans, forecasts, and financial analysis to senior stakeholders, provide constructive feedback, and maintain positive, collaborative relationships across the business.
- Develop and maintain visual reporting, dashboards, and self-service analytics tools that enhance business understanding and support data-driven decision-making.
- Contribute to ROI frameworks and financial evaluations supporting underwriting and strategic investment decisions.
- Support the evolution of FP&A processes through automation, technology adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
- Provide resilience and cross-functional support across FP&A activities, including expense management and reporting, ensuring effective coverage during peak periods and business-critical cycles.
- Exposure to planning, reporting, or data tools such as Anaplan, Tableau, or SQL.
About the company
Ki Insurance runs a digital, algorithmic underwriting platform for the London market. It collects quotes from multiple capacity partners in one place and offers follow capacity—additional insurance based on a lead quote and risk information—through its network, including Aspen Digital Syndicate 4711, Beazley Syndicates 623 and 2623, Ki Syndicate 1618, and Travelers Syndicate 5000. Machine learning helps improve underwriting efficiency and accuracy, enabling brokers and underwriters to compare and attach more capacity. Unlike firms that provide a single quote from one carrier, Ki combines several capacity quotes and supports risk sharing with partners, backed by substantial investor capital (Blackstone and Fairfax) and a high Gross Written Premium of £834 million in 2022, making it the largest insurtech in London. Its goal is to simplify insurance placement, expand capacity, and better manage risk in the London market by scaling digital underwriting and partner networks.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$500M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Ki reported H1 2026 adjusted profit before tax of $75.6 million, up 22%.
- FY2025 managed premium reached $1.11 billion, with $205.5 million from partners.
- Jacques Bonneau’s July 2025 chair appointment strengthens governance for growth.
What critics are saying
- Ki depends on Lloyd’s follow business, exposing it to broker and syndicate substitution.
- TMK, QBE, Beazley, Aspen, and Travelers can reprioritize capacity if returns deteriorate.
- If Ki’s underwriting edge compresses, Fairfax owns a capital-heavy, easily copied platform.
What makes Ki unique
- Ki’s algorithmic follow underwriting binds broker quotes across six Lloyd’s syndicates instantly.
- TMK joined in April 2026, validating Ki’s digital distribution with fifth capacity partner.
- Standalone from January 2025, Ki kept Blackstone and Fairfax capital backing.
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Benefits
- Remote Work Options