Finance Analyst

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At Gallagher Re, we bring clarity to complexity by helping clients around the world make confident, data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. Here, you’ll be part of a team that leverages world-class analytics and deep reinsurance expertise to deliver strategic advisory services and transactional excellence. Together, we transform advanced insights and market intelligence into strategies that protect businesses, drive performance, and shape the future of reinsurance.

We’re a community of decision makers, future shapers, and trusted experts working side by side to deliver meaningful impact through innovative thinking and practical solutions. At Gallagher Re, your curiosity is welcomed, your growth is championed, and your work truly matters. This is a place where you'll have the freedom to explore new ideas, take ownership of your career, and collaborate with people who are as driven and inquisitive as you are.

We are currently recruiting a Finance Analyst to join our team in London. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role that combines finance, intellectual curiosity and collaboration with key partners? The Financial Analyst role involves supporting the Finance Director and Business Leaders in overseeing the business unit’s financial activities. You will ensure the delivery of key financial benchmarks defined by the Business Leader and Gallagher Re Senior Management.

• Support the Business Unit (BU) in the implementation of BU financial plans as set by Gallagher Re Senior Management.
• Ensure the BU has the appropriate operations support in managing sales, pipelines, revenue analysis and client relationship management.
• Ensure the completeness and integrity of system revenue data to drive accuracy, reliability and high quality revenue analysis.

• Track BU revenue, ensuring it is appropriately budgeted, forecasted and shared with the Finance Director, Operations Director, BU Leader and reported in line with the Group’s revenue recognition policy.
• Analyse monthly revenue financials and assist in providing insight on significant variances.
• Assist in the annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes.
• Act as a key link between Gallagher Re Finance and the BU.
• Be prepared to represent the division in any financial forum.
• Ensure that Sales data is appropriately collated and communicated to the Business Leader and Gallagher Re Sales Team.
• Provide other ad‑hoc financial reports as requested.

• Prepare and distribute monthly and weekly reports to Senior Leadership, including data to support revenue and sales pipeline analysis.
• Build and develop standard revenue analytics for regular distribution to the business.
• Engage and collaborate with others across segments, lines of business and regions.
• Perform ad‑hoc tasks as requested in support of our operation.

• Strong data analytics skills and mathematical competence are essential.
• Proven experience in a similar role within reinsurance/insurance is advantageous but not crucial for the right candidate.
• A great teammate with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate points effectively across all levels of stakeholders.
• Shown ability to exert positive influence and hold others accountable.
• Strategic problem solver capable of aligning decisions with company objectives.
• Highly organised with a focused approach and strong attention to detail.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

• Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy extra days.
• Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to.
• Life insurance, which will pay 4× your basic annual salary, which you can top‑up to 10×.
• Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up.
• Health cash plan or private medical insurance.

• Three fully paid…