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Senior FP&A Manager Transformation, Insurance, London, £600 - £800 per day, 6-month contract Are you experienced with FP&A? Have you successfully taken on transformation projects? Overview: I am currently working with a global insurance company seeking a Senior FP&A Manager - Transformation Lead with deep sector knowledge and a track record of success in regulated environments to drive a critical project within a leading insurance group. This role will focus on streamlining the systems across the Group Finance while optimising processes, controls, and systems in alignment with the demands of the insurance sector. Key Responsibilities: Transformation Leadership: Oversee the delivery of a finance-wide initiative to reduce the Working Day Timetable, improving speed and accuracy across reporting cycles in Group Finance.Insurance Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with Heads of Finance across underwriting, claims, actuarial, and shared services teams to capture and map reporting processes and regulatory deliverables, presented through workflow documentation and activity trackers. Process Design & Optimisation: Lead workshops and mapping sessions to dissect current-state processes and identify opportunities for automation, standardisation, and alignment to industry best practices-particularly focused on the utilisation of the OneStream system.System Implementation: Spearhead the implementation of an in-house sytem, tailored for the complex, recurring deliverables of insurance finance teams-spanning monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting timelines.Executive Reporting & Governance: Deliver compelling updates to executive stakeholders, including calculated time savings, action timelines, and dependencies across teams. Support the culture shift toward data-driven continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Required: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CAANZ or equivalent), with experience in the FP&A spaceProven experience in finance FP&A transformation within the insurance sectorPrevious experience in a listed business Familiar with SOX compliance frameworks and internal control optimisation.Expertise in Group Finance operations, with an in-depth understanding of closing, forecasting, and regulatory reporting requirements specific to insurance.Strong systems exposure and experience with OneStream is a distinct advantage.Excellent communicator and facilitator, capable of influencing senior stakeholders across finance, actuarial, and IT functions.Comfortable working in agile, dynamic environments with a solutions-oriented mindset. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

Oliver James is currently working on a new actuarial audit contracting role: Location: Remote, ad hoc London travel Start date: ASAP Duration: Initial 6 month contract Day rate: Outside IR35 Experience required: FIA or qualified by experience General Insurance actuary 2-3 recent years' experience in audit, either internal or external Good communication and stakeholder management skills To discuss further, please contact or submit your CV to this advert Please note: you must be a UK tax resident to apply for this position

Join a leading UK Insurer as a newly qualified actuary, supporting Senior Managers on reporting (having exposure to the whole balance sheet!) and providing insights that shape business decisions, while mentoring junior team members and driving process improvements. What you'll do Oversee and deliver reporting requirements (Including Solvency II) Contribute to P&L reporting for internal & external purpose Partner with finance, risk, and wider actuarial teams to support cross-functional reporting and analysis. Identify and implement improvements to existing reporting processes and controls. Provide guidance and coaching to actuarial trainees within the team About You A newly qualified actuary (up to 2 years PQE) Backgrounds in life insurance, group risk, or pensions Experience in actuarial reporting highly desirable - especially Solvency II but not a pre-requisite. About the Business Oliver James have been partnered with this firm for a long time, and the feedback we get from our candidates is unmatched. Particularly around career development and progression. This is prioritised by the business, who offer excellent training and opportunities to rotate to different teams allowing you to become a well rounded actuary with a holistic view of the business. Individual line managers also champion development and give a lot of their own time to up skill the actuaries on their team. It's no wonder people stay there for a long time! If you would like to learn a little more about the business before making an application, reach out to me directly on to arrange a brief call to see if this is the right fit for you. Cannot support Visa Sponsorship

MERJE are working with a Life Insurance client, looking to hire an Actuarial Manager to join their Actuarial function, focusing on Reporting and Capital. This role will have a mixture of standard reporting responsibilities, as well as a focus on new project work that has come about through an exciting growth opportunity for the business. So they require support with adding a new structure to their reporting processes. We're looking for Qualified Actuaries - (this is essential). We expect those who have Qualified in the last few years to be around the right level, although open to those more experienced too. Ideally an expertise in Life Insurance, although those in the Pensions and Investment sectors would also be very suitable. Reporting experience advantageous - wider Capital/Risk experience also a plus Regulatory knowledge - Solvency II/IFRS Modelling software knowledge - RAFM ideally, but also open to others such as Prophet Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note, should feedback not be received within 28 days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. In applying for this role, you may be registered on our database so we can contact you about suitable opportunities in future. Your data will be managed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. If you would like this job advertisement in an alternative format, please contact MERJE directly.

This client has quickly established a reputation for first class service, innovative ideas and a willingness to work alongside other firms of advisers to ensure that clients' needs and expectations are met. They are looking for a dynamic Pensions Administration Team Manager who will lead and be responsible for team of administrators who are involved in all aspects of the day to day administration of a number of DB and DC pension schemes. You will be involved in primarily quality assurance, checking work, ensuring targets are maintained, dealing with trustees, designing and implementing processes, tracking and monitoring workflow, attending trustee meetings. To be successful for this position, the right Administration Team Manager will need to have a proven knowledge of DB and DC pension arrangements, awareness of service standards and statutory disclosure requirements, experience of using Profund oPen administration platform and have the ability to work as part of a team. To be considered for this role you must have at least 2 years recent experience as a Pensions Team Leader / Supervisor within occupational pension schemes, gained preferably from a consulting/TPA background. DPC/QPA/RPC would preferable but not essential. Ashe Consulting is an Executive Search & Selection firm specialising in Financial Services Recruitment focusing primarily on the London and the South East area. Areas of expertise include Actuarial, Investments, Group Risk & Healthcare, Employee Benefits, In-House Pension Schemes, Third Party Pensions Administrators / Consultancies, Pensions Software & Systems & Pensions Payroll / Accounts.

This client has quickly established a reputation for first class service, innovative ideas and a willingness to work alongside other firms of advisers to ensure that clients' needs and expectations are met. They are looking for a dynamic Senior Pensions Project Administrator whose purpose will be to plan and carry out projects and Scheme Events using Profund Classic, oPen, and other tools as required within the agreed time and budget constraints. The Pensions Project Administrator will provide support and technical expertise to the Pensions Managers in delivering ad-hoc client projects as well as assisting in Pension Scheme Installations. The Senior Pensions Project Administrator will also undertake in project tasks and provide reports to communicate progress/unexpected issues with the project sponsor. You will also need to have relevant experience with exposure to technical issues relating to pension scheme legislation and systems. To be considered for this role you must have at least 3-4 years recent experience in occupational pension schemes, gained preferably from a consulting/TPA background and DPC/QPA/RPC would preferable but not essential. This role would suit an enthusiastic individual, who has a proactive approach and a proven track record within pensions consulting. Ashe Consulting is an Executive Search & Selection firm specialising in Financial Services Recruitment focusing primarily on the London and the South East area. Areas of expertise include Actuarial, Investments, Group Risk & Healthcare, Employee Benefits, In-House Pension Schemes, Third Party Pensions Administrators / Consultancies, Pensions Software & Systems & Pensions Payroll / Accounts.

This partnership of consulting actuaries and administrators' is looking for a Senior Pensions Administrator to join their recently expanding team. The purpose of the role is to provide a full pension administration service to clients and customers in an accurate, efficient and timely manner. Ideally they are looking for candidates who have previous experience of administering of Final Salary (DB) Occupational Pension schemes. To be successful for this role you will need to provide full administrative support for a number of different pension schemes. You will be involved in all aspects of administration including calculating and processing members' benefits, answering pension queries, liaising with client contacts, checking the work of colleagues within the team when required and providing support for the administration manager. This opportunity will provide you with the ability to learn within a highly skilled team and they offer full training on the pensions schemes that they administer plus excellent career development opportunities. In some circumstances, they are also able to offer flexible working hours. Ashe Consulting is an Executive Search & Selection firm specialising in Financial Services Recruitment focusing primarily on the London and the South East area. Areas of expertise include Actuarial, Investments, Group Risk & Healthcare, Employee Benefits, In-House Pension Schemes, Third Party Pensions Administrators / Consultancies, Pensions Software & Systems & Pensions Payroll / Accounts.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Covenant Manager to play a pivotal role within the accounting and finance department of an insurance-related organisation. Based in Leeds, this position focuses on evaluating and managing covenant risks while supporting strategic financial initiatives. Client Details This organisation operates within the insurance industry and is recognised as a medium-sized entity with a strong focus on financial planning and risk management. The company is committed to fostering a professional and supportive working environment for its team members. Description Evaluate and assess employer covenant risks across a portfolio of clients. Prepare detailed covenant analysis reports to inform strategic decision-making. Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders to gather and interpret financial data. Support trustees and committees with insights on covenant-related matters. Advise on appropriate funding and investment strategies tailored to covenant strength. Monitor external market conditions and identify potential risks or opportunities. Contribute to the development and implementation of risk management frameworks. Assist in the preparation of regulatory submissions and compliance reports. Profile A successful Covenant Manager should have: Strong knowledge of the insurance industry and financial risk assessment. Proficiency in analysing financial statements and covenant metrics. Experience working within accounting and finance, with a focus on risk management. Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and reporting. A relevant professional qualification in accounting, actuarial science, or finance. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Job Offer Salary up to 80,000 with performance-based bonuses ranging from 7-15%. 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Generous pension scheme with 12% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution. Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between office and home. Opportunity to join a growing team within a rewarding organisation. If you are based in Leeds and looking for a fresh challenge in the insurance industry, apply now to become part of a forward-thinking organisation.