Graduate FP&A Analyst

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. 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 23,000 employees spanning over 56 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.

The Role

We are seeking a Graduate FP&A Analyst to join our team and play a key role in supporting the ongoing growth of our business. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is eager to learn, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop their skills within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You will be involved in assisting the team on their day to day activities such as reviewing financial information, trend analysis, project work and much more.

As a Graduate FP&A Analyst, you will work alongside experienced FP&A professionals and senior stakeholders, helping to develop reporting and analytics capabilities, understand what drives business performance, and improve budgeting and forecasting processes. You will gain exposure to shaping our financial strategy and supporting various finance initiatives.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with financial analysis to help explain business performance to senior stakeholders.

• Supporting the roll-out of new planning and reporting systems and tools.

• Helping to develop and improve reporting dashboards and performance metrics.

• Contributing to budgeting and forecasting cycles and process standardisation across the group.

• Participating in investment appraisal and scenario analysis under guidance from more senior team members.

Who we're looking for:

• Has a strong academic background in a relevant field, such as finance, accounting, economics, or business.

• Is eager to learn and develop analytical skills, with an interest in financial analysis and modelling.

• Is comfortable handling multiple tasks and priorities in a supportive team environment.

• Communicates clearly and enjoys collaborating with colleagues from different departments.

• Has an eye for detail and is interested in working with data, reporting tools, and finance systems.

• Is proactive and keen to contribute to process improvements within finance.

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

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.