FP&A

FP&A Finance Business Partner | Contract Opportunity | Insurance | Manchester

We’re looking for an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join a leading insurance business based in Manchester, supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making.

📍 Location: Manchester (hybrid working)

What we’re looking for:

• CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying.

• Strong FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering experience.

• Experience within the insurance or wider financial services sector is highly desirable.

• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

• Excellent P&L analysis, financial modelling and variance analysis skills.

• Experience producing monthly management reports and providing insight into financial performance.

• Ability to partner with stakeholders across finance, underwriting, claims and commercial teams.

• Strong understanding of cost management, financial controls and profitability analysis.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.

• Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.

• Deliver insightful monthly management reporting and P&L analysis.

• Partner with key stakeholders to understand business performance and drive financial accountability.

• Support strategic planning, scenario modelling and business case analysis.

• Identify financial risks, opportunities and cost optimisation initiatives.

• Provide commercial insight to support profitability and business growth