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Lead Construction Underwriter - Manchester
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Are you a seasoned construction underwriter looking to make a strategic impact? Our commercial team in Manchester is seeking a dynamic Lead Construction Underwriter to join their team. In this pivotal role, you'll drive profitable growth within the construction segment, focusing on Mid-Market and corporate clients. Your expertise will help underwrite risks within agreed authority levels to maximise income, while fostering strong relationships with a panel of brokers in line with our company objectives. If you're passionate about shaping underwriting strategies and delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
As a Lead Construction Underwriter, you'll help drive and transform how we partner our broker portfolios, through proactive, flexible and collaborative relationships. With a strong balance of technical and trading capability, you'll be empowered to make decisions, supported by data, insight, and decision support tools on mobile technology to succeed, underwrite new and existing business profitably, accurately, consistently and in line with established underwriting practices, using the full range of appetite and tools available.
• Proactively lead the development of strong trading relationships with a panel of brokers, taking full ownership for the generation of profitable business from nominated panel.
• Proactively develop a robust pipeline of appropriate new business opportunities and ensure that long-term pipeline is realised by ensuring broker / client engagement.
• Lead meetings, presentations and tender responses with brokers / end customers to portray AXA capabilities and secure new business opportunities.
• Coach, train and develop underwriters to continually improve their technical and trading capability from a new and existing business perspective.
• Act as the referral point for Underwriters within our teams, providing technical and trading input to improve the quality of decisions within their empowerment.
• Effectively promote and deploy AXA's strategy, product range, propositions and key differentiators to leverage commercial opportunities.
What's in it for you:
• We'll equip you with the technical skills for tomorrow: It's our job to support you in becoming an expert who has ownership over their work. We want you to be confident that you can make an impact by helping our customers. We ask ourselves what we can do today that will help us in the future. That's why we offer continuous development to help our colleagues become experts in tomorrow.
• Build a career that's as dynamic as the market you work in: We're on a journey of transformation, so we're investing in new technology that enables us to help our people and businesses thrive.
• Shape your career one decision at a time: We'll support you to progress through the business and are committed to developing talent. We do this with training and tailored development plans.
At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 60% of your week away from home, either at our office location in Manchester, visiting clients or attending industry events.
What you'll bring:
• Experience working as a Construction Underwriter dealing with mid-market construction business, including both contractors and liability risks.
• Experience of growing construction books, with a new business target exceeding £1.5m.
• Ability to underwrite in line with underwriting licence and empowerment guidelines.
• Strong accountability for targeting business development and nurturing relationships with panel brokers.
• Familiarity with FCA responsibilities and compliance requirements.
• Excellent trading capability with a good commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to build strong broker relationships.
• Demonstrable technical underwriting expertise in a composite insurance environment.
• Sound knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements for insurance.
• Cert CII qualification with DIP CII desirable.
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
This position has been defined as an Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) role under the IDD regime which means that in addition to pre-employment screening checks, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every 4 years with an annual declaration in interim years.
What we offer:
At AXA UK, we're appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:
• Competitive annual salary of up to £90,000 dependent on experience
• Annual company & performance-based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Up to 21 hours volunteering leave per year
• Private health cover
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts
To apply, click on the 'apply for this job' button, you'll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don't discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we're proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to .
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Who are we:
AXA Commercial protects businesses, from multinationals to micro start-ups, giving them the confidence to thrive. We're currently making our biggest ever investment to develop the expertise and skills we need to be the best. We're a vibrant community where everyone is supported to learn, develop, and take ownership of their work.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Accountant - Financial Reporting & Analysis
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Senior Financial Accountant - Financial Reporting & Analysis
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Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis, including variance analysis and trend identification.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP/IFRS) and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors and provide support during audits.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
- Support the implementation and optimization of accounting systems and processes.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively.
Chartered Accountant - Financial Analysis
Posted 15 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing and analysing financial statements, management accounts, and budgets.
- Developing financial models and forecasts to support strategic planning and investment decisions.
- Conducting variance analysis and providing insights into financial performance.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP) and regulatory requirements.
- Assisting with audit processes and liaising with external auditors.
- Identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements within the finance function.
- Managing accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely payments and collections.
- Providing financial advice and support to other departments.
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends and changes in financial regulations.
- Mentoring junior members of the finance team.
Qualifications and Skills:
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a similar accounting role, preferably within industry.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, management accounting, and corporate finance.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modelling).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with ERP systems is a significant advantage.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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CMA is delighted to be working with a Poole based organisation who are looking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. This key role within the finance function, supporting the UK Finance Director while working closely with sales, commercial, and operational teams. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting, provide detailed project accounting, and deliver meaningful insights to drive both long-term planning and day-to-day commercial decision making.
What will the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role involve?
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly and ad-hoc reporting down to contribution margin level;
- Ownership of project accounting, including month end reporting, revenue recognition, contribution margin and stock analysis;
- Delivering meaningful financial insights to support bids, commercial decisions, and departmental performance reviews;
- Developing profitability reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting internal/external audit requirements;
- Managing and developing the FP&A team, while building strong relationships across finance, sales, operations, and engineering.
Suitable Candidate for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager vacancy:
- Qualified or at final stages of (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
- Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting and project accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment;
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent problem-solving and communication skills;
- Confident presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders;
- Proactive approach to process improvement and collaborative working.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:
- Salary £50,000 – £60,000 plus benefits package;
- Opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organisation;
- Clear scope for career progression, with potential to step into a Head of FP&A or senior leadership role;
- Hybrid working with occasional UK and overseas travel required.
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Job Description
CMA is delighted to be working with a Poole based organisation who are looking to appoint a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager on a fixed term contract basis for 12 months. This key role within the finance function, supporting the UK Finance Director while working closely with sales, commercial, and operational teams. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and forecasting, provide detailed project accounting, and deliver meaningful insights to drive both long-term planning and day-to-day commercial decision making.
What will the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager role involve?
- Leading the budgeting and forecasting process, including monthly and ad-hoc reporting down to contribution margin level;
- Ownership of project accounting, including month end reporting, revenue recognition, contribution margin and stock analysis;
- Delivering meaningful financial insights to support bids, commercial decisions, and departmental performance reviews;
- Developing profitability reporting, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting internal/external audit requirements;
- Managing and developing the FP&A team, while building strong relationships across finance, sales, operations, and engineering.
Suitable Candidate for the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager vacancy:
- Qualified or at final stages of (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent);
- Proven experience in FP&A, management reporting and project accounting, ideally within a manufacturing environment;
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent problem-solving and communication skills;
- Confident presenting complex financial information to senior stakeholders;
- Proactive approach to process improvement and collaborative working.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:
- Salary £50,000 – £60,000 plus benefits package;
- Opportunity to join a highly regarded and growing organisation;
- Clear scope for career progression, with potential to step into a Head of FP&A or senior leadership role;
- Hybrid working with occasional UK and overseas travel required.
CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn’t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
Mgr Financial Planning & Analysis
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Responsible for managing aspects of the corporate financial planning process, including contributing to preparation of central corporate budget targets and the Company's Long-Range Plan, involving in-depth analysis of strategic initiatives and alternatives, market outlooks, and enterprise value drivers. This includes preparation of reports, presentations and analysis for the Group CFO, Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and other parties.
**Key Accountabilities**
+ Manage established schedules and/or resolve technical or operational problems. Collaborate and deliver across geographical and cultural boundaries.
+ Contribute to the establishment of an efficient financial planning processes. Provide information, project-to-plan tracking, and related data to senior management as needed or requested.
+ Manage aspects of the formulation of central corporate budget targets. Work with regional and functional teams to understand business priorities and ensure alignment.
+ Prepare the Company's Long Range Plan and materials to support strategic reviews by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
+ Complete ad hoc analysis on various topics including resource allocation, investment spend, and business segment profitability, among others.
**Key Skills & Experiences**
Required Skills
+ Strong analytical skills, ability to 'connect the dots'
+ Strong presentation skills
+ Strong written communication skills
+ Strong system and application knowledge preferred (e.g. Essbase, Oracle EPM, Hyperion, Anaplan, PowerPoint, Excel, etc)
+ Strong ability to manage deadlines, and to own and drive high quality EC level output
+ Strong Team Player
Experience -
~5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate planning and strategy, or other related field.
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
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SC Johnson Professional have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join the team based in Denby. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis , and in return, you will receive a competitive salary .
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Financial Planning + Analysis Manager
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced FMCG business with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. As a leading player in the sector, the company combines commercial ambition with a commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
The FP&A Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and shaping strategic direction withi
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You will support the business with developing financial models, detailed analysis, budgeting and identifying improvements for the business.
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