An international insurance company is searching for a Financial Controller Analyst (FP&A) to lead the European management reporting and planning function. You will report to the Head of Finance, Europe and be accountable for delivering accurate and timely management accounts, insightful variance analysis, cash flow forecasting, and forward-looking budgets. You will also partner with actuarial, underwriting, and claims colleagues to ensure technical provisions and performance insights are robust, while leading and developing the Assistant Financial Controllers (AFCs) across the region. The ideal candidate will have 2 – 5 years accounting experience within Insurance and be, as a minimum part ACCA qualified. If you are looking for a senior accounting role, please apply for this Malta based Financial Controller Analyst role.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review monthly management accounts for European entities, ensuring accuracy of technical provisions and reasonableness of non-technical postings.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance analysis, providing timely insight to senior management.
- Ensure data accuracy within the underwriting and claims systems to support reliable financial reporting.
- Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes across European entities.
- Produce monthly cash flow analyses and forward-looking forecasts.
- Provide financial modelling and scenario planning to support management decision-making
- Develop and deliver insightful MI reports to enhance understanding of business performance.
- Conduct premium, commission and reserve reviews, identifying key movements and recommending adjustments as needed.
- Partner with actuarial, claims and underwriting functions to provide financial insight that supports reserving and performance management
- Continuously improve FP&A processes, reporting and analysis through automation, systems enhancements and new MI development.
- Support evaluation of new system integrations relevant to planning and analysis
- Work closely with the Financial Controller, Reporting, to ensure consistency between management reporting, statutory submissions and audit deliverables.
- Prepare inputs for Group deliverables, ensuring accuracy and alignment with local management reporting.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior management or the Core team
- Lead, coach and mentor the Finance team across European entities, supporting their development and ensuring performance standards are met.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement within the Finance team.
- Support succession planning and capability development in the FP&A / MI function
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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As a minimum, part ACCA qualified.
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Insurance experience (2-5 years).
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Strong analytical skills.
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Teamwork demonstrated, along with working on own.
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Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions to colleagues at all levels, including senior management.
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Used to meet demanding deadlines.
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Excellent and inclusive communication skills with colleagues at all levels.
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An inquisitive mind.
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Advanced Excel skills.
COMPANY BENEFITS
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Annual performance bonus.
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Life insurance (2x annual salary).
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International health insurance.
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Summer hours and hybrid working (according to company necessities).
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Yearly eye screening.
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Parking (after 6 months' probation).
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Payment of professional membership fees (e.g., CII).
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Education awards for professional qualifications.
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Sponsorship for job-related training.
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40% discount on personal insurance policies (after 6 months' probation).
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Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support service).
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.