Business Planning Analyst

A leading Lloyd's market insurer is looking to appoint a Business Planning Analyst to join its FP&A team. This role will support financial planning, forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting, working closely with Finance, Underwriting and senior stakeholders to provide meaningful commercial insight and support business decision-making.

London | Hybrid | Permanent

• Produce regular management reports, Board packs and financial commentary.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain and develop financial planning and forecasting models.
• Deliver variance analysis and provide insight into financial performance.
• Support the annual planning and budgeting process.
• Assist with Syndicate Business Forecast submissions and regulatory reporting.
• Produce ad hoc financial analysis for senior management.
• Support the continued development of Anaplan planning models and reporting processes.

• Previous experience in Financial Planning & Analysis.
• Insurance finance or accounting experience, ideally within the Lloyd's or London Market.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be actively studying).
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modelling and data analysis.
• Experience with Anaplan, Qlik Sense or Power BI would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established insurer in a broad FP&A role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, financial planning, forecasting and business partnering within a collaborative finance function.