Finance Business Partner, Risk Consulting

at  XL Catlin

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We’re looking for someone who has these abilities and skills:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• A highly accomplished finance professional with proven track record to drive performance
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant is preferable.
• Experience of the insurance sector with good understanding of finance and technical insurance accounting & reporting.
• Track record of identifying and analyzing problems, identifying & evaluating options, deploying sound decision making skills.
• Demonstrates excellent written and oral communication skills, exercising appropriate discretion in dealing with people from all levels of the company.
• Excellent attention to detail and a meticulous eye for identifying inconsistencies or inaccuracies in data entry or data outputs.
• Able to organize oneself, including effective scheduling, prioritization and time management skills and completing tasks to tight deadlines.

• Review the business through an analytical and strategic lens; identify potential opportunities and make recommendations to help Management drive and improve performance as needed
• Planning, Budgeting, Financial Forecasting
• Variance analysis against budget and prior year(s)
• Drive the increased analytical culture and mindset within the business
• Proactive communication with business leadership is expected in order to create a sense of partnership and teamwork.
• Provide forward looking thinking and identify opportunities to challenge the business where needed to drive and improve performance
• Help business leaders understand their businesses from an integrated financial perspective, provide insight into potential improvements, and give candid perspective on opportunities for improvement and the feasibility of various initiatives.
• Support business leaders in decision making, and challenge where necessary. The role should be a partner rather than just a scorekeeper.
• Coordinate/provide commentary on the quarterly variances/drivers of results and review with Business leaders.
• Coordinate with GCUO Finance and Finance Operations to ensure financial results and performance metrics are clearly understood and communicated to the Business leaders and GCUO Finance.
• Through this regular analysis, ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Risk Consulting results
• Actively monitor expense drivers and work with the business to ensure most efficient cost and headcount structure.
• Coordinate the forecast, annual and multi-year planning process with Business leaders.
• Help in the design and development of key performance metrics throughout the Risk Consulting organization and be able to identify trends, anticipate issues, and brainstorm solutions.
• Identify and/or evaluate various growth/new business opportunities relating to the expansion of the Business