Job Description
Strategic Finance Manager\n\nLocation: Manchester (Hybrid)\n\nAbout the Role\n\nMarkerstudy Distribution is seeking a Strategic Finance Manager to join our fast-growing and forward-thinking Pricing team. In this key position, you’ll partner closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Pricing, and the wider business to drive insight, optimise income, and enable robust, data-driven strategic decision-making.\n\nYou’ll be instrumental in developing and maintaining our multi-year P&L forecast models and reporting on key financial metrics — ensuring our pricing initiatives translate into tangible commercial success.\n\nAbout Markerstudy Group\n\nWe’re one of the UK’s leading personal lines insurance providers, responsible for:\n\nInsuring 5% of private cars, 20% of commercial vehicles, and 30% of motorcycles in the UK.\n\t\nManaging a total premium portfolio of ~£1.2 billion.\n\t\nPowering pricing for household brands including Co-op, Sainsbury’s, Halifax, Saga, Lloyds Bank, O2, and the AA.\n\nWe’re investing heavily in cutting-edge technologies, including AI, machine learning, and distributed computing, to build a market-leading pricing capability and Strategic Finance is right at the heart of this transformation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nAs Strategic Finance Manager, you will:\n\nBuild and manage multi-year P&L forecast models for strategic planning and income optimisation.\n\t\nLead financial performance reviews and chair strategic meetings with senior stakeholders.\n\t\nSupport or lead on Financial and Pricing KPI reporting, income optimisation, and product performance analysis.\n\t\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to quantify the impact of pricing and commercial initiatives.\n\t\nEnsure consistency of financial data and forecast assumptions across teams.\n\t\nManage and support the development of a Strategic Finance Analyst.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nEssential Skills & Experience:\n\nProven experience in commercial finance or Big 4 transactional services.\n\t\nStrong financial and data modelling skills (e.g., Excel Power Query, Pivot Tables).\n\t\nAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; comfortable presenting to senior audiences.\n\t\nSolid understanding of project management and cross-team collaboration.\n\t\nHighly analytical mindset with attention to detail.\n\t\nQualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).\n\t\nA strong knowledge of Insurance Broking is highly beneficial\n\nPersonal Attributes:\n\nClear and confident communicator.\n\t\nSelf-motivated with a proactive attitude.\n\t\nTeam player with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.\n\t\nLogical thinker who thrives in fast-paced, data-rich environments.\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nHybrid working from our Manchester office (2 days per week on-site)\n\t\nBe part of a high-performing team shaping the future of pricing strategy.\n\t\nWork with household name brands and industry leaders.\n\t\nOpportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real impact.\n\t\nA competitive salary and benefits package.\n\n*A full job description is available on application.\n\nMarkerstudy Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees