Introduction Join us at Gallagher Re, the trailblazers of the reinsurance world, where every day brings new opportunities to shape the future. We empower our clients with cutting-edge analytics and insights, providing them the confidence to make strategic decisions that transform industries. As a team member, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, translating data into impactful solutions and taking the reins of your career like never before. We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply. Overview Are you a qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial analysis and strategic decision-making? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Finance Business Partner at Gallagher Re. In this newly created role, you will work closely with the UK Finance Director to provide financial insights and guidance to key stakeholders across our UK business. Your expertise will be crucial in supporting strategic decision-making and driving profitability. If you are a proactive, results-oriented individual with a strong commercial focus, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of our journey towards positive transformation and improved future success. How you'll make an impact Gallagher Re UK Finance Strategy & Operations Providing financial insights and analysis and conducting financial due diligence to advice and influence the UK leadership team on strategic decision making and investment decisions across the UK business Maintain a close and detailed understanding of the individual business plans and challenge appropriately to ensure all business units operate within the agreed framework Deliver strategic and tactical business partnering and decision support to the Gallagher Re UK Leadership Team Increase the profitability of Gallagher Re UK through effective decision support, influencing skills and the ability to challenge the business in a constructive way. Act as a key member of the Finance management team who not only contribute on current matters but also on the positive transformation of the Finance function, building for an improved future Leading on commercial finance considerations of any mergers, acquisitions and disposals within the business Stand in for the Gallagher Re UK Finance Director where needed including on the relevant boards and committees Financial Planning and Analysis Ensure smooth operation and adherence to the budgeting and financial management processes Run the forecasting and budgeting processes for the division, with detailed records of all relevant information, including revenue and expenses. Ensure these are linked closely to the overall business strategies · Performance Monitoring and Reporting Present and report accurate and timely data to all levels of stakeholders, to support the running of the Gallagher Re UK business Develop & ensure budgets and forecasts are credible, appropriately challenged, accepted and owned by the businesses that will deliver them. Validation and effective communication of monthly management accounts to Gallagher Re UK Production Executive Committee and to the wider Finance community. Provide insightful commentary focused not just on what the results are but what they mean for the business and recommending courses of action to rectify areas of poor performance. Business Partnering: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, operations, and HR, to understand their financial needs and provide financial support and guidance. People Management & Development Create an inclusive, engaged and motivated team culture to achieve optimum performance Review engagement survey results and ensure appropriate actions are taken as required Ensure that clear objectives are set, regular individual performance reviews are carried out and that rewards are directly linked to behaviours and performance against objectives Oversee the development and training of the team, including the promotion of continuous professional development and advocacy of professional qualifications Through effective succession planning, seek opportunities to develop team members that could become future managers and leaders of Gallagher Re UK or within the wider business Effective resource planning through monitoring retention risks and promptly acting to mitigate these to avoid skill or knowledge gaps that could impact the business Ensure that recruitment and selection within your function is carried out in a fair and effective way Risk and Governance Monitor and support the effective implementation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework Identify, manage, mitigate and report all risks arising from the operation of the Gallagher Re UK Finance Team Ensure the ERM Framework is considered when developing and maintaining all policies, process, system and management information Ensure the Gallagher Re UK Finance Team conduct business in an appropriate manner in adherence to Gallagher policies and procedures Accountable for ensuring team members within the Gallagher Re UK Finance Team complete mandatory training, minimum continuous professional development (CPD) hours, annual performance reviews and goal setting Role model good conduct and ensure that any breach of the conduct rules are reported and appropriate action is taken Carry out the role in accordance with the FCA’s Senior Manager & Certification Regime requirements and remain mindful at all times of the FCA’s Principles for Business. About you A qualified accountant Solid knowledge of Management Accounting techniques and Financial Accounting principles Demonstrates a good understanding of FCA regulations Knowledge of general insurance products, services, and classes of insurance including underlying legal principles and practices relating to risk within own role capacity desired Significant people development and management experience essential Business acumen experience in commerciality and risk awareness Ability to build rapport, establish credibility and to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally Results-oriented mind-set with a drive for growth High degree of self-awareness and self-management Excellent oral and written communication skills Experience of working in a global, matrix-managed organisation, with the upmost integrity and confidentiality Proven track record of successful P&L management Effective use of judgement and consideration in problem solving and decision making Efficient and effective chairing of meetings Demonstrates high levels of integrity Strong commercial focus and analytical abilities Proactive. Prepared to take ownership of assigned tasks and multi-task Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking and value add at executive committee level Eligible to work in the UK with the ability to travel as required Compensation and benefits On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve: Minimum of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and the option to ‘buy’ 5 more days Defined contribution pension scheme, which Gallagher will also contribute to Life insurance, which will pay 4x your basic annual salary, which you can top-up to 10x Income protection, we’ll cover up to 50% of your annual income, with options to top up Health cash plan or Private medical insurance Other benefits include: Three fully paid volunteering days per year Employee Stock Purchase plan, offering company shares at a discount Share incentive plan, HMRC approved, tax effective, stock purchase plan Critical illness cover Discounted gym membership, with over 3,000 gyms nationally Season ticket loan Access to a discounted voucher portal to save money on your weekly shop or next big purchase Emergency back-up family care And many more… We value inclusion and diversity Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organisation. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work. Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest. Gallagher is Disability Confident Committed. We have pledged to make sure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, in addition to supporting our existing employees with any long-term health conditions or disabilities. We understand that applicants may have disabilities, if you do, you may find some parts of the recruitment process more challenging than others. Don’t worry, we’re here to help, however, we can only do this if you let us know. Should you require reasonable adjustments to your application, please get in touch with TAGlobalSupport@ajg.com. If you’d prefer to speak on the phone, please request a callback, leaving details, so we get in touch. Our employing entity, Arthur J. Gallagher Services (UK) Limited, is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage employer with the Living Wage Foundation. We are committed to diversity and opportunity for all and are opposed to any form of less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender or gender identity, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion/ belief, age and those with caring responsibilities. Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.