Finance Analyst
Finance Analyst
Hybrid working – London (2 days per week in the office)
Let’s make the most of your talent
At Direct Line Group, insurance is just the start. Combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field from data, technology, customer care and auto repair, to HR, finance and procurement , we’re a customer-obsessed market powerhouse. And we all work together to be brilliant for customers, every single day.
We’ve got big dreams of becoming Britain’s best retail general insurer. And we’re almost there. Our talented, reactive, and communicative finance team are on call to help us do it in a sustainable, profitable way. With close connections to our shareholders, and a commitment to integrity that spans the entire business, our people are no strangers to creating - and maintaining - value on an unbelievable scale.
What you’ll do
You will report to the Head of Group FP&A within the Performance Management team at Direct Line Group.
You will partner and support the relevant business areas or projects to provide analysis, planning and reporting to ensure efficient decisions are made and objectives are met. This may be within Finance or as part of a cross DLG team.
- Build relationships and provide support and analysis to the business area which will require planning, governance, commercial and financial impact of change.
- Support the delivery of monthly results process by working with financial control and business partnering. Building up a good understanding of all P&L lines, business segments and cost allocations process to enable robust review and challenge of results before they are shared with management
- Support the delivery of timely and effective data and information including financial performance analysis and insight. This is to support the business/project management teams. The activities may include month end reporting and forecasting; and risk, issues and dependency governance management.
- Assist in the management of effective internal controls, governance and reporting through a good understanding of relevant processes and regular reviews of the baseline data including costs. This may also include backlog management.
- Support reporting consolidation and external reporting review by collaborating effectively with the wider shared service team and the Centres of expertise.
- Assist in delivering professional advice and expertise to the functional business/project area’s Leadership team and other stakeholders. This will include any financial and strategic issues across the cost base, project portfolio and wider commercial decision-making.
- Support the continuous improvement in all aspects of the role including reporting and financial planning, analysis, agile practices and ways of working.
- Provide clear analysis and understanding of the drivers of the underlying business/project activity including process mapping, cost base analysis and other internal and external data as required.
What we are looking for
- We are looking for a qualified accountant who has a proven track record in sophisticated analysis, modelling and reporting including external reporting and consolidation.
- Understanding and experience within the insurance industry, or similar financial services
- You'll be someone who is comfortable working in an Agile environment, who is willing to test learn and adapt with the intention to transform and improve processes consistently and collaborate effectively with Centres of Expertise and other stakeholders.
What we’ll give you in return:
We wouldn’t be where we are today without our people and the wide variety of perspectives and life experiences they bring. That’s why we offer excellent benefits to suit your lifestyle and a flexible working model combining the best parts of home and office-working, varying with the nature of your role. Core benefits include:
- 9% employer contributed pension
- 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
- Up to 10% annual bonus
- 25 days holiday (rising by 1 each year to 28) + bank holidays and option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
- EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Employee discounts and cashback
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. When you'll be in the office depends on your role, but most colleagues are in 2 days a week, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. Read our flexible working approach here
There’s no-one else like you. No-one with the exact same mix of strengths, quirks, skills and thoughts. That’s why you could belong here. As part of a team of brilliant individuals, in a place that empowers you to be the best you can be. We’re proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings. Join us. Help us keep innovating and putting customers at the heart of everything. To be an insurance company of the future. When we work together, we can all achieve great things. Inspiring, challenging, and supporting each other to aim higher.
Together we’re one of a kind.
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