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OverviewAbout usIQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyds (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast.ERS is the UK''s largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it''s a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn''t enough. That''s why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customers needs.The roleThe role of the Finance Business Partner is integral to driving the business forward, really getting under the skin of what is going on and helping the business decide the most effective levers to pull to drive the business forwards. This is carried out through working closely with the business, really understanding the business, leveraging MI and providing insightful analysis to support and challenge business decisions.Key responsibilitiesProvide commercial insight and analysis of results, identifying underlying trends and challenging the business on performanceSupport decision making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed and meaningful insights and visibility on business performanceManage quarterly claims inflation forecast, producing a monthly and 5 year view. Working alongside heads of departments to ensure changes in legislation and economic scenarios are understood and impacts included if requiredDrive forward process simplification, automation and improvementsSupport the business with insight and the production of business cases for new opportunitiesQualifications, skills and experienceCommercial, financial and insurance industry experience requiredQualified Accountant would be a preference (ACA; ACCA; CIMA)Financial services background and experience/ knowledge of Specialty Insurance methods of trading, industry operational practices and procedures.Experience in using TM1.Understanding of data structures and experience of extracting and utilizing data to drive key strategic decisions.Appreciation of the industry and market legal, regulatory and compliance provisions and the broker channels to market.Formal Project management qualification preferred.Financial controls and an appreciation for financial/management accounting.BenefitsCompetitive Benchmarked Salary25 days holidayDiscretionary bonus schemeEmployee assistance programmeAnnual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days)Salary sacrifice benefitsAnnual benefits reviewsThe option for professional qualifications and study support#J-18808-Ljbffr