About The Role We have an opportunity to join DAS UK Group as a Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Manager. Reporting to the Head of Business Control and Reporting, this is an opportunity for an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified candidate with significant PQE to join a leading insurance and legal services provider. As FP&A manager you will be responsible for planning & forecasting, performance analysis, models and monitoring, and management information for DAS LEI (Legal Expenses Insurance). You can expect to deliver all commercial financial analysis to interpret business results and performance, providing the necessary financial insight and commentaries and ensuring appropriate forecasting as well as value driver analysis. This role is unique in that you will also have the opportunity to act as the finance business controller, providing great exposure to senior stakeholders in the business, monitoring the business performance and providing support and challenge to the respective Executive Management team members, working closely with underwriting and claims, and collaborating with other business controllers to provide decision support capabilities to DAS LEI. You will have autonomy over your workload and will be given genuine opportunities to progress your career. You will be able to demonstrate good communication skills, stakeholder management and will have the opportunity to develop slides and presentations for board and leadership. You will have the opportunity to showcase leadership skills and build appropriate capabilities in order to create clarity and alignment around the strategic and operational objectives, creating a culture where people want to be and do their best. In addition, you can expect to: Develop three to five year corporate plan (IFRS4 & 17) with supporting budgeting and forecasting. Turn data into accurate, readable and relevant operational financial information and management information (IFRS4 & 17), delivered in a timely way to stakeholders across Insurance in order to support business decision making. Manage performance against financial forecasts, in such a way that drives accountability and ownership across the business. Business partner with Client Services, working closely with the director and act as point of contact/ go to person for business requirements. Analyse performance of business lines, and challenge business on its operational efficiency. Ensure key internal and external deliverables are executed and shared with the group. Develop Transaction Committee packs and provide in depth analysis for strategic opportunities. Challenge and critically assess the assumptions to ensure independent review. Cross-train with other roles providing support to the wider BC&R team. Develop and maintain an effective approach to risk management and controls. About You We re looking for someone who is a self-starter with the ability to effectively manage their own time and workload. This role would suit someone who has demonstrable prior experience of FP&A and who can demonstrate: Significant experience in a commercial capital/regulatory role in the financial services environment, ideally gained from within the insurance sector and degree educated; Demonstrable insurance industry experience to ensure insightful analysis and satisfactory customer service; Deep knowledge of accounting and performance management; In-depth knowledge of applicable accounting standards (IFRS4 & 17, UK GAAP); Insurance industry and insurance accounting knowledge; and Team management and performance improvement experience. As a team we are passionate and enthusiastic about what we do. Our people are encouraged to think independently and to take ownership of their work. In return for your commitment we will offer you generous remuneration and an attractive benefits package which will include: 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to a further 5 days Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions Group Income Protection for all employees Group Legal Protection for all employees A choice of either European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance Inclusion in our Health Cash plan Salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle scheme and season ticket loans A comprehensive wellbeing programme including a range of free weekly exercise classes (dependent on your office location) and free eye tests Access to our employee discounts hub offering exclusive discounts across thousands of retail partners, including discounted gym memberships at over 3,000 gyms across the UK The option to join our Sports and Social club which organises discounted events such as theatre visits, wine tasting and shopping trips Whilst this position is based in central Bristol, we want to support our employees to achieve a work-life balance that works for them and are happy to discuss flexible working options