FP&A Lead – North America Insurance Division

at  AXIS Insurance

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.
At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
AXIS is seeking a FP&A Lead to join our Finance team. The position will be the Finance Business partner to the Head of North America Insurance and underwriters in the division by providing dedicated financial planning and analysis for the NA Division of AXIS Insurance

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and coordinate the strategy, budgeting and forecasting process for the division
• Co-ordinate and analyze monthly and quarterly management information for the division including;
• Comparison of underwriting result to forecast and budget and prior period
• MD&A style narrative report
• Internal management reporting including production reports vs. budget and prior year at business unit and regional levels
• Policy metric reporting
• G&A Expenses
• Other reports and analysis as may be deemed necessary from time to time
• Prepare presentations for quarterly board updates, leadership meetings and rating agencies
• Develop and enhance management reporting capabilities
• Assist in the evaluation of new business initiatives and strategic opportunities
• Participate in planning and product reviews in conjunction with actuarial department
• Assist with systems development and enhancements and monitor data quality
• Interface with group finance to support monthly, quarterly and year end close functions, data requirements and inquiries
• Review quarterly incentive commission listing and settlements with AXIS’ key broking partners
• Performs other duties as required

Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• An Internationally recognized accounting qualification with at least 10 years progressively responsible insurance accounting, budgeting, planning and financial reporting experience
• Significant United States Property and Casualty insurance experience
• Experience in all aspects of forecasting, reserving and accounting for US Insurance business involving complex transactions and systems
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills with business partners and underwriters
• A proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure with ability to respond to changing priorities

For this position, we currently expect to offer a base salary in the range of $200K - $275K . The specific salary offer will be based on an assessment of a variety of factors including the experience of the successful candidate and their work location. In addition, all employees are eligible for competitive incentive targets, with awards based on overall corporate and individual performance. On top of this, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.

• Prepare and coordinate the strategy, budgeting and forecasting process for the division
• Co-ordinate and analyze monthly and quarterly management information for the division including;
• Comparison of underwriting result to forecast and budget and prior period
• MD&A style narrative report
• Internal management reporting including production reports vs. budget and prior year at business unit and regional levels
• Policy metric reporting
• G&A Expenses
• Other reports and analysis as may be deemed necessary from time to time
• Prepare presentations for quarterly board updates, leadership meetings and rating agencies
• Develop and enhance management reporting capabilities
• Assist in the evaluation of new business initiatives and strategic opportunities
• Participate in planning and product reviews in conjunction with actuarial department
• Assist with systems development and enhancements and monitor data quality
• Interface with group finance to support monthly, quarterly and year end close functions, data requirements and inquiries
• Review quarterly incentive commission listing and settlements with AXIS’ key broking partners
• Performs other duties as require