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CV-LibraryNorth WestcontractPosted: 16 October 2026
Apply NowFP&A Finance Business Partner | Contract Opportunity | Insurance | Manchester
We’re looking for an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join a leading insurance business based in Manchester, supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making.
📍 Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
What we’re looking for:
* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying.
* Strong FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering experience.
* Experience within the insurance or wider financial services sector is highly desirable.
* Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
* Excellent P&L analysis, financial modelling and variance analysis skills.
* Experience producing monthly management reports and providing insight into financial performance.
* Ability to partner with stakeholders across finance, underwriting, claims and commercial teams.
* Strong understanding of cost management, financial controls and profitability analysis.
* Advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.
* Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
* Deliver insightful monthly management reporting and P&L analysis.
* Partner with key stakeholders to understand business performance and drive financial accountability.
* Support strategic planning, scenario modelling and business case analysis.
* Identify financial risks, opportunities and cost optimisation initiatives.
* Provide commercial insight to support profitability and business growth
We’re looking for an experienced FP&A Finance Business Partner to join a leading insurance business based in Manchester, supporting financial planning, performance management and strategic decision-making.
📍 Location: Manchester (hybrid working)
What we’re looking for:
* CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified, part-qualified or actively studying.
* Strong FP&A, commercial finance or finance business partnering experience.
* Experience within the insurance or wider financial services sector is highly desirable.
* Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
* Excellent P&L analysis, financial modelling and variance analysis skills.
* Experience producing monthly management reports and providing insight into financial performance.
* Ability to partner with stakeholders across finance, underwriting, claims and commercial teams.
* Strong understanding of cost management, financial controls and profitability analysis.
* Advanced Excel skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead and support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning cycles.
* Analyse actual performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
* Deliver insightful monthly management reporting and P&L analysis.
* Partner with key stakeholders to understand business performance and drive financial accountability.
* Support strategic planning, scenario modelling and business case analysis.
* Identify financial risks, opportunities and cost optimisation initiatives.
* Provide commercial insight to support profitability and business growth