Senior Finance Business Analyst

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.

To apply  specific subject matter expertise, related accounting principles, regulatory standards, analytical and systems skills to effectively and efficiently carry out high value/highly complex analytical activities within their discipline; providing relevant advice, guidance and approval in accordance with  various initiatives within the UK and UK Branch entities, delivering change, creating efficiencies, and providing valuable insights into business performance, driving  decision-making, and focusing on value creation

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

Key Results Areas

Strategy and Planning

•    As a senior and experienced finance professional build a strong understanding of financial and operational issues by linking financial and operational information to strategy and commercial outcomes.
•    Provide findings for strategic decision support to improve capital optimisation, processes, and productivity.
•    Contribute to detailed analysis of financial data to identify inefficiencies, propose solutions and support the delivery of the required changes.
•    Manage complex business models and financial data and interpret them into meaningful insights.
•    Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to support complex decision-making processes.

Policy, Process and Procedures 

•    As a senior technical expert review and validate policies and procedures to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
•    Assist in the interpretation of organisation goals and regulatory/legislative requirements; and is proactive, in reviewing, analysing  and suggesting how compliance, effectiveness and risk management can be improved 
•    Apply specific expertise to advise and guide others within the team, to ensure accuracy, good practice and adherence to prescribed standards 
•    Research and benchmark product data against industry standards

Technical Performance 

•    As a senior technical and analytical expert possessing strong ability to analyse financial data and provide insights. Demonstrate proficiency in financial reporting tools, and MS Office (Advanced Excel, Power- BI) 
•    Ensure successful development and implementation of systems and tools for improved financial reporting and data analysis.
•    Is a key contributor to leading cross-functional communications with multiple operations and Finance at highest professional standards
•    Drive process improvements, controls solutions, execute projects related to standardization, quality improvement, compliance or simplification. 
 

Knowledge 

•    Certified Public Accountant Preferred
•    Good understanding of US GAAP, UK GAAP auditing standards.
•    Practical finance and reporting systems knowledge 
 

Skills

•    Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
•    Ability and comfort level in researching inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
•    Highly proficient in MS systems such as Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI  
•    Effective time management skills with the ability to manage priorities to meet strict deadlines 
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
•    Teamwork – able to collaborate and work flexibly with others
•    Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimal supervision
•    Problem solving skills

Experince 

•    Experience in accounting/auditing roles (preferably for a P&C insurance company/Lloyd’s specialty business)
•    Working experience on improvement and remediation 
•    Working experience in project management 
•    Change management experience 
•    Finance Business Partnering experience working with Senior Stakeholders
•    Technical accounting research and advice.
•    Financial statement analysis 
•    Benchmarking services and market analysis
 

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.