Senior Reinsurance Finance Business Partner

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The Role

Delivers global segment financial results to the Executive Committee, Segment senior management and underwriters, supporting the production of the annual financial business plan working with multiple departments across the organisation, preparing insightful analysis to support the commercial decision-making process to identify opportunities and threats. Works in partnership with Global Underwriting Product Heads, Group MI and the Segment CFO to drive the accuracy and timeliness of MI and support in the production of the annual business plan.

Aspen Values are demonstrated in the delivery and performance of the role

Key Accountabilities

• Contributes to the production of the global segment annual business plan, partnering with Underwriting Heads to drive an optimised business plan
• Collaborates and supports the Head of Segment Finance on segment-led projects/activities, taking ownership and accountability as directed on specific projects/activitie
• Work collaboratively with internal colleagues to coordinate responses on MI, plan, reforecasts and financial reporting activities relating to pricing, claims, expenses and investment
• Responsible for identifying improvement opportunities and designing and implementing associated enhancements
• Utilises the data stored in the Group’s FP&A toolset for segment requirements, observing and contributory to enhancing data integrity

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Strong knowledge of FP&A software or similar databases
• Detailed knowledge of the industry’s best practice processes
• Deep understanding of the managed service and consulting providers
• Some VBA skills with willingness to develop
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem solver, able to work under own initiative
• The ability to work in a fast paced, time sensitive environment where meeting tight deadlines is critical
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional accounting qualification (ICAEW, ICAS, ACA, ACCA, CIMA),
• Previous experience in the insurance industry
• Previous experience in an accounting role with exposure to insurance accounting and reporting

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate. We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.