Lead Finance Business Partner

• Full Time Permanent position
• Hybrid role based in our City Centre offices

 

What we offer

We have embraced a hybrid working model for most of our positions, which means that you can enjoy a balanced approach of working from home for part of the week and working from the office for the remainder of the week.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salaries and bonuses, robust Learning and Development support, excellent Defined Contribution pension and comprehensive Wellbeing initiatives and support to name but a few. 

Further details on our benefits package can be accessed here Benefits (life-careers.com)

 

Role Overview

 

•    Leading a team of Finance Business Partners, and working directly with the Lead Business Partners on the wider Finance Business Partnering Team, you'll drive business decision making using financial data, analysis and reporting 
•    The role-holder will be responsible for the consolidation of Insurance Division level management reporting and regular cost and sales MI
•    In addition, this role is the Lead Business Partnering position for Central Insurance Divisions such as Finance, Actuarial, ExCo and Central Centres of Excellence
•    You'll work directly with the Senior Finance Colleagues and Business Leaders to drive interpretation of key business and Finance data. (e.g. implementing financial models or business cases, providing critical financial insights with a focus on sales/revenue analysis, profit margins and cost reporting).
 

Team Background

 

•    This role sits within our Finance Business Partnering team and reports to a Senior Manager on the Team
•    This team has oversight/responsibility for the Finance business partnering of all areas within the Irish Life Insurance Division. This includes regular management reporting, and actively supporting the business in achieving their strategic goals via the provision of timely and insightful financial analysis.
 

More specific responsibilities will include

 

•    Supporting Senior Management and the Head of Finance Business Partnering in delivering the team’s overall Finance and business objectives;
•    Preparing regular Insurance Division level financial management reporting including costs and sales;
•    Acting as the Lead Business Partner for Central Insurance Divisions such as Finance, Actuarial, ExCo and Central Centres of Excellence, ensuring the provision of timely and insightful reporting, results and analysis;
•    Supporting the evaluation and preparation of business cases for strategic initiatives and wider business opportunities;
•    Playing an important role in the annual financial planning and budgeting process from a business partnering perspective, reviewing and challenging the business as appropriate to add strategic value in setting appropriate business targets;
•    Monitoring business area cost savings via regular reporting and tracking;
•    Driving continuous improvement in all aspects financial reporting, deliverables and development;
•    Leading, mentoring and motivating direct report(s) to achieve the desired Finance and business outcomes.
 

What you will need to be successful in the role

•    An excellent academic record - university degree in a numerate and relevant discipline, and holder of a professional accounting qualification;
•    The ability to work in a fast-moving environment, and the interpersonal skills required to interact with all stakeholders;
•    5+ years of Finance experience, ideally in a business partnering, FP&A or reporting role;
•    Previous experience of working in a Life Assurance Company and knowledge of Life Assurance profitability drivers and key performance metrics;
•    Experience in leading a team of Finance Professionals;
•    A motivated self-starter who is keen to build, drive and improve financial reporting and processes;
•    Excellent presentation, communication and MS Office skills, and the ability to demonstrate a strong track record in using key management information systems such as Essbase & Tableau;
•    A strong commercial mindset and awareness with proven technical knowledge;
•    Have a proven track record demonstrating the ability to make sound decisions having analysed situations where issues have emerged;
•    Be highly motivated with an ability to work on your own initiative and demonstrate flexibility;
•    Strong communication and influencing skills with proven ability to break down complex issues, articulate them clearly to senior stakeholders and work collaboratively to create a focused action plan