Finance Business Partner (12 month Fixed-Term Contract)

Since Aspen was founded in 2002, we have become a leading, diversified specialty insurance and reinsurance company. We respond thoughtfully and creatively to find the best outcomes for our clients and business partners through carefully-tailored solutions.

We believe the way we work is just as important as the work we do, and we are guided by our core values of respect, honesty, trust and professionalism.

Aspen is a great place to develop your career offering an exciting and challenging environment where achievement is rewarded.

The Role 

We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join us.

This role will assume responsibility for providing financial analysis for the Group and Segments. You will also report results to multiple stakeholders internally, including underwriting teams, finance, actuarial, capital management and various other business stakeholders.

Our Aspen Values are expected to be reflected in the delivery and performance of every role

Key Accountabilities       

• Prepare and review financial analysis to ensure the accuracy of management information
• Prepare and present financial analysis to support commercial decision making
• Prepare and present financial analysis to support creation of corporate value
• Report on MI, plan, reforecasts and financial reporting activities
• Responsible for identifying improvement opportunities and designing and implementing associated enhancements
• Utilises the data stored in the Group finance toolset observing and contributing to enhancing data integrity
• Utilises industry experience to ensure analysis is relevant and useful to the business community
• Face-off to the business on the communication and ownership of the quarterly financial result, monthly GWP reporting, and annual Plan
• Analysis and reporting of Aspen’s global segment financial data and quarterly results
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency and timeliness of Quarterly global segment MI
• Assist in the production of reporting and line of business Quarterly Performance Reviews
• Identifies opportunities for efficiencies, automation and streamlining of existing activities and actively review the segment portfolios for opportunities and threats to profitability
• Provides industry experience and technical accounting knowledge to guide senior management
• Operate collaboratively with colleagues in the team to ensure relevant knowledge and expertise is shared for their continuing personal and professional development and support the achievement of business goals
• Acts in accordance with, and is an advocate of, the Aspen Values
• Uses considerable segment experience to mentor team members

Knowledge, Skills and experience

• Internationally recognised accounting designation (ACCA, ACA, CPA or equivalent)
• Experience with data analytics and data visualisation tools preferred
• Experience within the (re)insurance industry
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of US GAAP reporting Excellent analytical, organisational and communication skills
• Proactive, self-motivated with a team orientation
• Strong work ethic and high energy who strives for excellence
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential

At Aspen we know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce is good for our people, good for our business and good for the environments in which we operate.  We therefore welcome applications from people which allows us to draw on diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences.