Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Responsible for European budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes;
- Leading financial performance analysis, including branch, country and product profitability reviews;
- Supporting Quarterly Business Reviews and management reporting;
- Developing business cases, scenario analysis and strategic financial insights;
- Strengthening financial governance, controls and management information across Europe;
- Acting as the primary liaison between European leadership and the London finance function;
- Supporting growth initiatives, organisational changes and strategic projects across the region.
Experience
- 7+ years finance expertise and 3+ years in an FP&A capacity within insurance of Financial Services;
- Management Reporting and business planning background;
- Experience supporting executive teams, regional management and business units;
- Exposure to multinational and multi-jurisdictional operations;
- Experience driving budgeting, forecasting, QBRs and performance reviews.
- Proven ability to influence decision-making through financial analysis.
Skills
- Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A);
- Budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning;
- Management reporting and performance management frameworks;
- P&L and expense analysis;
- Business case preparation and investment evaluation;
- Strong technical and analytical skills;
- Financial modelling and scenario analysis;
- Governance, controls and financial oversight;
- English (C1 preferred);
- Additional European languages advantageous.
Systems & I.T
- Strong systems capability (Excel, Power BI, TM1, Hyperion or equivalent.
Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees. Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of finance experience
- 3+ years of FP&A experience within insurance or financial services
- Management reporting and business planning experience
- Experience supporting executive teams, regional management, and business units
- Experience with multinational and multi-jurisdictional operations
- Experience driving budgeting, forecasting, quarterly business reviews, and performance reviews
- Ability to influence decision-making through financial analysis
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Financial modeling and scenario analysis experience
- Experience with governance, controls, and financial oversight
- English proficiency at C1 level
- Additional European languages
- Strong systems capability with Excel, Power BI, TM1, Hyperion, or equivalent
Starr Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Starr Insurance and has not been reviewed or approved by Starr Insurance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is frequently characterized as excellent, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options supported by wellness tools and an EAP. Feedback suggests additional voluntary protections (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity) broaden overall healthcare security.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include both a 401(k) and a defined‑benefit pension, which is often highlighted as a standout feature. Profit sharing is also referenced as part of the broader financial benefits mix.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Top performers in underwriting are described as receiving excellent pay with good bonuses and clear advancement opportunities.
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What We Do
Starr Insurance is a leading insurance and investment organization, providing commercial property and casualty insurance, including travel and accident coverage, to almost every imaginable business and industry in virtually every part of the world. Cornelius Vander Starr established his first insurance company in Shanghai, China in 1919. Today, we are one of the world’s fastest growing insurance organizations, capable of writing in 128 countries on 6 continents. Starr has the global knowledge, vision and relationships to help your company succeed, anywhere you do business.
