Job Type:
Fixed Term
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FP&A Analyst – Technology Change
Fixed Term Contract - 12 months
Role Purpose
This role focuses on strategic investment, transformation programmes, and technology financial insight . The analyst will support decision-making on change spend, business cases, and cost optimisation , with exposure to cloud, digital, and transformation initiatives .
Key Responsibilities
Transformation & Investment Analysis
Analyse and report change spend vs strategic plans
Support technology investment decisions through financial modelling and insight
Track project financials (budget vs actual vs forecast)
Support capitalisation, amortisation and benefits tracking
Provide analysis on ROI, payback and value delivery of initiatives
Business Partnering (Strategic Focus)
Support Finance Business Partners with insight and reporting
Provide clear explanations of cost performance to non-finance stakeholders
Build relationships with Technology and Transformation Office
Support cost discussions, highlighting risks and efficiencies
Support business cases, investment governance, and prioritisation decisions
Contribute to governance forums and performance tracking of programmes
Data, Tools & Innovation
Build and enhance cost models for tracking implementation costs and benefits
Work with stakeholders to ensure accuracy of project spend (including journals)
Improve cost attribution (e.g., cloud tagging, shared services allocation)
Work with Technology teams to improve data granularity
Explore automation and AI tools to enhance insight and reduce manual effort
Candidate Profile
Essential
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Experience in FP&A, commercial finance or investment analysis
Experience with business cases, ROI and benefits tracking
Strong analytical and storytelling skills
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capability
Desirable
Experience in technology transformation or digital programmes
Exposure to cloud platforms or FinOps concepts
Power BI / data visualisation experience
Interest in automation, AI or advanced analytics
What You’ll Gain
Exposure to strategic technology investment and transformation
Experience supporting high-impact decision-making
Development of commercial, analytical and influencing skills
Opportunity to shape how finance supports innovation and growth
About Hiscox
As an international specialist insurer, we are far removed from the world of mass market insurance products. Instead, we are selective and focus on our key areas of expertise and strength - all of which is underpinned by a culture that encourages us to challenge convention and always look for a better way of doing things.
We ensure the unique and the interesting. And we search for the same when it comes to talented people. Hiscox is full of smart, reliable human beings that look out for customers and each other. We believe in doing the right thing, making good and rebuilding when things go wrong.
Everyone is encouraged to think creatively, challenge the status quo and look for solutions.
Scratch beneath the surface and you will find a business that is solid, but slightly contrary. We like to do things differently and constantly seek to evolve. We might have been around for a long time (our roots go back to 1901), but we are young in many ways, ambitious and going places.
Some people might say insurance is dull, but life at Hiscox is anything but. If that sounds good to you, get in touch.
Diversity and flexible working at Hiscox
At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job, and we are committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success.
Working life does not always have to be in the office so we have introduced hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance.
This hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business to enable you to manage your own personal work-life balance. We see it as the best of both worlds; structure…