Assistant Finance Business Partner

THE ROLEThe purpose of this role is to support the Finance Business Partners in business planning and reporting. This includes production and distribution of annual budgets and long-term forecasts to underwriting divisions, as well as providing financial analysis and opinions to support decision-making in the business.The expectation is that once they understand Chaucer's processes, the Assistant Finance Business Partner would quickly take on responsibility for partnering their own underwriting division(s).MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESBusiness PartneringSupport Finance Business Partners in understanding YOA Ultimate and GAAP result against Plan / Prior YearEnsure that financial results are communicated as required, and that robust numbers flow to actuarial and financial processesWork directly with underwriters regularly to produce premium forecasts (monthly / quarterly), with robust explanations and commentaryIdentify key areas for improvement and implement solutionsBusiness Plan / ForecastAssist Finance Business Partners and underwriters with production of annual business plan and Syndicate Business Forecast, including review and challengeAssist with production of reports showing historical and planned performance tailored to varied audiences, including the Underwriting Committees, the Board, the CUO, Active Underwriter, Underwriting Heads and UnderwritersGeneralEnhance the efficiency and consistency of information throughout the businessCommunicate effectively with both information providers and stakeholders to ensure output meets business demandsAd-hoc analysis as required to support the businessOUR REQUIREMENTSRELEVANT EXPERIENCEEssentialUnderstanding of general insurance financial information and processesUnderstanding of budgeting and forecasting processesExcellent verbal and written reporting skillsDesirableUnderstanding of the Lloyd's insurance market, and its information and processesTECHNICAL SKILLSEssentialAdvanced Excel skillsIntermediate Word and Powerpoint skillsDesirableExperience of producing financial forecastsExperience of presenting financial management information to varied stakeholdersExperience of using AnaplanEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONSEssentialExam qualified - ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CAPERSONAL SKILLSAble to deliver results under tight deadlines, showing flexibility when requiredStrong sense of accountability and ownership of the work assignedEmphasis on quality of outputs producedSelf-starter, with the ability to solve problems and find solutions"Can do" attitude and willing to take more responsibilitiesTeam playerAnalytical and inquisitive mindABOUT USChaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.
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