Financial Analyst – Location: Ipswich, Full Time
Role Overview
In our small but expanding Finance team in Ipswich, the Financial Analyst will have a broad role, participating across both Financial Control and Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) activities. On a monthly basis you will support the Group Controller and Head of FP&A in the month‐end close process and in preparing management, statutory and cash‐flow reporting. Outside the regular reporting cycle you will play a key role in maintaining a robust control environment, including exposure to FCA regulatory requirements, and in supporting strategic planning activities and cash‐flow forecasting. As a private‐equity‐backed business with high growth expectations, you will be involved with geographical expansion projects, system design and implementation (e.g. Adaptive Planning). Key stakeholders are based in both Ipswich and London, and you will be expected to be primarily based in the Ipswich office, with occasional travel to our London Lime Street office to support specific activities or meet key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting Monthly Financial Accounting: Assist with monthly close processes including preparation and posting of journal entries, preparing balance‐sheet reconciliations, managing prepayment and accrual processes, and reconciling staff costs and expenses.
* Assist in revenue recognition analysis and associated accounting entries for reinsurance broking income.
* Assist in the analysis of balance sheets, income statements, and cash‐flow statements.
* Assist in preparation of statutory financial statements and external audit liaison.
* Assist in establishing and maintaining processes and control documentation.
* Assist in activities supporting FCA regulatory requirements.
* Support ad‐hoc financial projects, including geographical expansion, system implementations, and banking activities.
* Supporting Monthly FP&A Reporting: Assist with preparation of monthly management financial reporting, headcount reporting and management (workforce planning), monthly project cost management, cash‐flow forecasting and monitoring, the monthly variance analysis and commentary for board and management reporting, and the process of internal cost allocation.
* Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information and respond to queries.
* Support ad‐hoc financial projects, including process improvements and management reporting system enhancements.
Requirements
* Part‐qualified accountant or fully qualified accountant.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
* Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
* Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
* Clear verbal and written communication skills and a collaborative working style.
About Willis Re
We combine specialist broking with analytics, modelling and research to help insurers optimise risk transfer, strengthen balance sheets and achieve sustainable growth. Our approach is relationship‐driven, transparent and outcome‐focused. At the heart of Willis Re is a focus on delivering the most cutting‐edge analytical solutions to enable more informed, better decision‐making for risk selection, portfolio optimisation and capital management. The launch of Willis Re brings a strategic advantage of being unhindered by legacy systems, an ability to leverage data, statistical models and advanced technologies with the best knowledge and expertise to deliver more efficient and effective reinsurance outcomes. This places Willis Re in a unique position to build a truly analytically driven business, focused on creating solutions for the reinsurance industry that are future‐led and forward‐thinking. Willis Re will also leverage recognised technical expertise from WTW's Insurance Consulting & Technology business including advanced modelling and analytical capabilities, alongside WTW's Research Network, an award‐winning business supporting and influencing science to improve the understanding and quantification of risk.
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