Director FP&A

Job Description Director of FP&AnnLocation: London (Hybrid/Flexible)nnSalary: Highly Competitive + Bonus + PackagennnnWere partnering with ahigh-growth, data-led insurance carrierto appoint aDirector of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a pivotal leadership role, sitting at the heart of commercial decision-making and working closely with the CFO and Executive team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in afast-paced, margin-sensitive environment, and can translate complex data into clear, actionable insight that drives performance.nnnnThe OpportunitynnYoull lead the FP&A function for ahigh-volume personal lines business, shaping key decisions across pricing, portfolio strategy, and investment. Alongside delivering best-in-class planning and forecasting, youll build and evolve a high-performing FP&A team and operating model.nnnnKey ResponsibilitiesnnFinancial Planning & PerformancennntLead budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning cyclesntAnalyse key drivers including pricing, retention, claims trends, and cost dynamicsntProvide insight into loss ratio, expense ratio, and overall underwriting performancentSupport strategic trade-offs between growth, retention, and profitabilitynnnExecutive PartneringnnntAct as a trusted advisor to the CFO, CEO, and Executive teamntDeliver clear, forward-looking insight to support business strategyntLead performance reporting across weekly, monthly, and quarterly cyclesnnnData & InsightnnntEnhance FP&A models, dashboards, and forecasting toolsntEnsure accuracy and consistency of data across finance and operationsntDrive automation and improved decision-making capabilitynnnLeadershipnnntBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing FP&A teamntCreate a culture of commercial insight, accountability, and continuous improvementnnnnnWhat Were Looking FornnntProven FP&A leadership experience within an insurance carrier (essential)ntStrong understanding ofpersonal lines insurance economics(motor highly desirable)ntAbility to influence senior stakeholders withclear, data-driven insightntAdvanced modelling and scenario analysis capabilityntTrack record of building and scaling FP&A functions and teamsntProfessionally qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)nnnnnWhy Apply?nnntGenuinestrategic influence at Executive levelntOpportunity toshape and scale an FP&A functionin a growing insurerntHigh visibility role with direct impact on commercial performancentA business that valuesdata, insight, and pace of decision-makingnnn

Created: 2026-05-10