Financial Planning & Analysis Executive

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.

Based in our Nangor Road, Dublin office, Howden Ireland are delighted to have a vacancy as an Financial Planning & Analysis Executive for our Finance team that will be an integral part of our wider Corporate team. About the role:Reporting to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis the successful Financial Planning & Analysis Executive will primarily will support the FP&A function in delivering accurate financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to inform business decisions.This role involves will provide insights that enhance the company’s financial performance, while also assisting in key strategic projects all sectors of the Broking businesses.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts, ensuring they meet the company’s strategic goals.
• Conduct variance analysis to explain deviations between actuals and forecasts, and highlight areas for improvement.
• Support the development of financial models to provide data-driven insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate with business units to gather relevant data for accurate financial analysis and reporting.
• Assist in managing the month-end and year-end financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses by providing financial analysis and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
• Help monitor and manage financial risks, providing recommendations to mitigate them.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance FP&A processes and reporting standards.
• Adhere to Compliance as outlined in Handbook and Procedures Manual.

About You:

• 4+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or related roles, ideally within the financial services or insurance industry.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
• Experience with financial planning software and ERP systems is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Contribution to improving financial performance metrics.
• Effective support of strategic initiatives and business decision-making.
• Integration of new businesses into FP&A reporting processes.

About Howden Ireland:Howden Ireland is part of Howden, the global insurance intermediary group, and has over 400 employees across 24 local offices advising clients on their commercial insurance, personal insurance, health insurance, life and pensions and mortgage requirements. Our success is primarily down to the incredible people we employ.For more information, please visit About Us | Howden Ireland (howdengroup.com)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.

Permanent