Financial Planning Analyst

Howden Re is the global reinsurance broker and risk, capital & strategic advisor focused on relentless innovation & superior analytics for top client service. ​ ​

About Role

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Finance team as an FP&A Analyst. The role will support the Finance Director and Finance Business Partner to report and analyze results across its operations.To ensure appropriate business reporting functions are set up allowing each Business Unit to measure their Key Financial Performance Indicators and satisfy their statutory and regulatory reporting responsibilities with regards to financial data, and to ensure that all responsibilities are completed in accordance with Company policies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide high quality and timely advice, information, analysis, reporting and interpretation to support effective decision making and performance management.
• Develop an understanding of the business, and support reporting to each team.
• Understand the drivers of business performance, identifying trends, areas of opportunity or remedial action and influence the implementation of initiatives to address these.
• Production of finance packs with commentary.
• Support the improvement of management reporting and analysis.
• Support in the maintenance of team structures and systems.
• Resolve queries with regard to management reporting, helping to ensure the accuracy of reported results.
• Help to maintain and improve financial reporting IT systems.
• Understand the current business processes and assist in the development of systems and procedures to ensure strong financial controls are run across relevant business units within Howden US.
• Support supervisors to deliver group objectives.
• Develop strong working relationships with the wider Finance team, and with key contacts in Howden Re.
• Support business units in the setting of annual budgets and mid-year forecasts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA plus
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Insurance and/or Financial Services experience, a plus
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work is critical
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work well independently and within a team is critical
• Strong sense of urgency, with ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities and perform in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project and task management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
• Legally authorized to work in the US

What we offer:

A career that you define. Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including medical, dental, vision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous PTO, 401k with company match, paid volunteer days and more.

We provide an environment where new ideas are encouraged and celebrated, where people who want to have a real hand in our success thrive. We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

EEO Statement:

We consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness, and respect. Howden North America provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Howden North America will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The expected compensation for this role is up to $100,000 per year.