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 is a group of talented insurance experts who have the freedom to deliver for clients and the support to do what they do best. We are actively looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our fast-paced and highly commercial FP&A team. The purpose of this newly created role is to provide commercial and analytical support to the business at an exciting phase of development and growth. About you: You will have a strong commercial acumen and previous experience working in a business partnering/analytics role, as you need to understand commercial drivers impacting performance and identify/share best practice across the Business You will be confident when working with senior stakeholders, as you will be working closely with Operational Managers and business support functions across multiple locations. You will have industry qualifications including CIMA/ACCA/ACA You will work well an autonomous environment, managing your own workload and business priorities, as you will be preparing weekly, monthly and ad-hoc analysis and insights, both financial and non-financial Provide financial modelling of business cases You will understand processes and over-arching principle, as you will be supporting the budgeting and forecasting processes, including the evolution of our Anaplan budgeting tool Rewards: We believe that great work and dedication should be rewarded, that’s why we offer: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), pro-rated for part year service A set of core benefits, designed with your health and financial protection in mind: Life Assurance up to 4x salary, protecting your loved ones in case the worst should happen Income protection, guaranteeing an income for up to 5 years in the event of an illness or injury Contributory pension scheme – 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution, rising to 5% & 5% in April 2025 Access to a Healthcare Cashplan, which gives you access to a variety of health related benefits Access to a host of lifestyle and financial benefits that you can choose from: Discounts on gym membership across the UK Salary sacrifice schemes – Travel Insurance, Cycle to Work, Car leasing, Technology purchase Access to a range of insurance polices through Howden at discounted rates Access to hundreds of high-street retailer discounts 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