We are seeking a talented individual to join our MMB International Financial Planning & Analysis team at MMC Corporate MMB. This role will be based in London. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Finance Manager to join Darwin Business unit within Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB).  Darwin is a market-leading and specialised global platform that is changing Benefits for Good. Our unique and innovative SaaS platform has transformed the employee benefits industry. We are fast paced, ambitious, people-focused and on a journey to innovate and develop products that truly impact people’s lives and the market in which we operate.This role is pivotal to our success, overseeing all revenue reporting and supporting key financial initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will be contributing to all core FP&A processes:  annual budgeting, operating reviews, strategic planning, forecasting and month end close analysis, as well as leading several ad-hoc projects. This highly visible position reports to the MMB CFO. The person will ideally be based in our London office.The FP&A team is well respected across the business and the FP&A function work closely with senior stakeholders in the business, building strong relationships and transparency.You will look to support key stakeholders within the business to drive value, supporting operations and proactively challenge decisions and ideas when required

We will count on you to:

Lead the preparation and consolidation of the revenue budget and forecast, working with the business stakeholders, to build the budget/forecast ‘bottoms up’, challenging assumptions and ensuring the forecast is robust, continuously reviewing and improving budget/forecast models that support the process Oversee and review all revenue reporting across Darwin, including SAAS, implementation, and services revenueProduce of Key Management reports such as the monthly flash reports, exec packs, quarterly business reviews, budget and forecast packs for Leadership with insightful and commercial commentary of the overall performance of the business Assist in strategic planning activities and prepare presentations for senior managementLeverage a deep understanding of the operational systems and processes that drive revenue data and take an active role in improvement to better capture revenue insights and reporting. Collaborate with Controllership and operational leaders to enhance systems and processesParticipate in monthly Revenue Review Forums, Delivery Capacity Planning forums, Exec meetings to provide value adding insights to the Exec and operational leadersPartner with regional finance teams globally to prepare a meaningful product performance reports for overall global and local business, manage intercompany license settlements, coordinate any client transfers between businessesOversee preparation of Darwin revenue allocations to MMB local countries and support MMB stakeholders with any information request and knowledge on Darwin client activityBuilding financial models and analysis to support business requests, Finance representation in any projects related to commercial/operational systems or process changes to assess the impact to revenue reporting and provide guidance/adviceManagement and development of FP&A junior resources, reviewing work and mentoringAct as the primary finance contact for the Darwin business, addressing and resolving any revenue-related inquiries

What you need to have: 

CIMA or equivalent qualification Extensive experienceProven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and revenue reporting processes with strong financial modelling skillsPrevious experience in SAAS, Software or Technology business would be an advantageConfident stakeholder manager with strong communication and presentation skillsPossess strong business acumen and show an eagerness to understand the drivers of the businessExperience working in a fast moving, agile business and the ability to cope with that changeStrong analytical skills and ability to communicate business insights supported by data analysisAbility to demonstrate lateral thinking to solve problems and manage projectsThe ability to think creatively; to be curious, driven and self-motivated

What makes you stand out?

CIMA or equivalent qualification Proven ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and revenue reporting processes with strong financial modelling skillsPrevious experience in SAAS, Software or Technology business would be an advantage

Why join our team:We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Mercer Marsh Benefits

Mercer Marsh Benefits helps clients manage the costs, risks and complexities of employee health and benefits, through the combined expertise of Mercer and Marsh, businesses of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $23 billion and more than 85,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marshmclennan.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.

Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.