Who are we?

Howden is a collective – a group of talented and passionate people all around the world. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 18,000 employees spanning over 100 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Howden Markets is a core growth engine for Howden, with ambitious growth targets for the next three years. To support this growth, we are seeking a Finance Business Partner to provide critical financial insights, reporting, and forecasting. Reporting to the Howden Markets CFO, this role will work closely with senior management and key stakeholders across the business, ensuring financial performance is effectively monitored and optimised.

Please note this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. The expectation is to be onsite 3 days per week on average.

Responsibilities:

Prepare budgets and report financial performance to senior management.

Partner with the Howden Markets team and wider business to develop cash flow and revenue forecasts.

Produce monthly management packs and other financial reports for senior leadership.

Review and sign off on monthly management accounts, collaborating with the management accounts team.

Model revenue reallocations across the group.

Conduct reviews and reconciliations of cash upstreaming.

Prepare aged debtor reporting and analysis.

Requirements:

ACA qualified with a strong background in finance.

Prior experience in a finance role, either within a Big 4 firm, an audit firm, or an in-house finance function.

Solid understanding of finance reporting, accounting standards, and financial issue resolution.

Confidence in working with senior stakeholders across the business.

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

While business partnering experience is not required, the ability to develop this skill is essential.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

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