Finance Business Partner (Interim)

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Finance Business Partner to join a leading specialist insurer on an initial 6-month contract. This is a highly commercial role, partnering directly with underwriting and business leaders to provide insight, challenge performance, and support strategic decision-making.

This position will suit a qualified accountant with strong business partnering capabilities and a proven track record within the motor insurance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide commercial analysis and performance insight, identifying trends and challenging business performance where appropriate.
• Partner closely with underwriting teams to support decision-making and improve financial outcomes.
• Own monthly management reporting and performance packs, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and actionable insight.
• Lead underwriting input into forecasts, budgets, and business planning processes across multiple classes and products.
• Support broker performance reviews, sales planning, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Produce financial analysis and business cases to support new opportunities and investment decisions.
• Monitor market, competitor, and economic developments, assessing their impact on business performance.
• Drive reporting enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with internal governance requirements.
• Support ad-hoc projects and strategic initiatives as required.

Essential Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
• Previous Finance Business Partner experience within the insurance sector.
• Strong motor insurance experience is essential.
• Experience partnering with underwriting teams and supporting underwriting performance analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into meaningful business insights.
• Knowledge of forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning processes.