Our client, a captive insurance company that provides insurance to a leading professional services organization, is actively seeking a highly motivated candidate for a newly created position of Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Develop financial budgeting, planning and forecasting models and analysis to support strategic initiatives;
- Work closely with key function teams to conduct quarterly and annual actual-to plan variance analysis;
- Monitor (re)insurance forecasts vs actuals and work with internal/external teams to understand drivers of the results;
- Participate in tax financial analysis projects;
- Assist in the accumulation and development of assumptions used in the budget, forecast and planning processes;
- Provide meaningful analysis of the financial plan and leading indicators to identify opportunities for management to enhance outcomes;
- Hold providers of the budget, plan and forecast deliverables accountable;
- Prepare budget, plan and forecast professional presentation materials;
- Develop and manage the budget, forecast and plan timelines and scheduling;
- Coordinate budget, forecast and plan communication between function teams and other key stakeholders;
- Suggest and implement budget, plan and forecast process improvements;
- Prepare scenario analysis and sensitivities against base forecasts to highlight range of outcomes;
- Assist in the development of management information; and
- Participate in other ad hoc projects as required.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree and professional designation (CPA, CFA, ACA, ACCA) in Accounting or Finance;
- A minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience, with similar professional accounting or finance experience within the insurance/reinsurance industry;
- Proven organizational and analytical skills, ability to work independently and think critically, and a strong sense of attention to detail are essential;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one and know how to prioritize deadlines;
- Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint is essential, including the ability to handle and analyze large volume of data;
- Experience with GL querying tools and ability to adapt to new software;
- Dedicated team player who is flexible and adaptable to change; and
- Ability to work extended hours as required.
Please forward a detailed resume in confidence to:
PricewaterhouseCoopers Executive Search
Email: bm_execsearch@pwc.com
Tel: 441-295-2000