Job Description

Who are we?Howden is a collective xe2x80x93 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. Itxe2x80x99s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities xe2x80x93 work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering xe2x80x93 youxe2x80x99ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.What is the role?Wexe2x80x99re looking for a senior finance practitioner to join Howden in this high-profile role focused on managing and monitoring our portfolio of investments and growth initiatives. This is a key part of the Howden strategy, offering significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the businessxe2x80x94including directors, CFOs, corporate finance teamsxe2x80x94and investors.The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in owning the quarterly and annual reporting process, ensuring that investment cases are thoroughly analysed, tracked, and communicated effectively. They will act as the first line of defence for approval processes, ensuring accurate reporting before presentations to the Group CFO and committees.Please note that this is a full-time, permanent role based in our Central London office. Following a hybrid work pattern, you are expected to be onsite 3-4 days per week on average.What will you be doing?Responding to queries from investors and internal management.Managing and delivering high-quality reporting outputs, including quarterly updates on investment cases and overall performance.Acting as the owner of data books and ensuring integrity throughout.Collaborating with divisions to review and approve funding requests using established templates.Supporting and managing the approval process for new initiatives.Reviewing and reporting quarterly pipeline tracking and presenting findings as required.Running due diligence responses and reports as needed.Leading one-off improvement projects to drive efficiencies and enhance processes.What are we looking for?A chartered accountant with 4-5 years of experience in either: (1) deal advisory or transaction services functions, or (2) industry experience performing finance business partnering, reporting, or M&A-related roles.Strong business partnering skills with the ability to communicate and tell the story behind financial performance, contributing to Howdenxe2x80x99s equity narrative and capital strategy.A strategic mindset and the ability to work independently while collaborating with international stakeholders.Proficiency in analysing long-term transformation deals and investment cases, as well as presenting findings clearly and concisely.Comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders, including c-suite and investors.What do we offer in return?A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity xe2x80x93 there is no one Howden type. Instead, wexe2x80x99re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something newWe support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challengesWe are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyondReasonable adjustmentsWe'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 itxe2x80x99s the right fit for you, send us your application xe2x80x93 if your profile fits the rolexe2x80x99s 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

Howden Group Holdings