Job Title
Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (12 months FTC)
Job Description
The Role
As a high-performing and commercially minded FP&A Manager, you will play a key role in partnering with the business to deliver high-quality financial planning, analysis and insight that supports effective decision-making across the Division.
This is a broad, hands-on role requiring strong analytical capability, sound accounting judgement and the confidence to work effectively with stakeholders across Finance, Actuarial and the wider business. An ability to understand complex reinsurance products and translate financial and technical concepts for audiences with different levels of expertise will be highly valued. Experience with Power BI development and financial systems would also be beneficial.
You will lead regular and ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting for senior stakeholders and partner closely with the Protection Line of Business and Corporate Actuarial teams to support the annual business planning and forecasting processes.
The Protection FP&A team forms part of the Global PL Re FP&A function and is responsible for quarterly management information and insights for the Global Protection Executive Committee and the local Australia Board, alongside other key deliverables including Investment Committee reporting and support for the quarterly financial close.
The role also has a broad local finance remit, with responsibility for treasury operations and oversight of the investment portfolio, including cash flow management, finance compliance activities and supporting portfolio optimisation. As a business partner for the Protection Australia business, you will contribute to broader initiatives through ad-hoc analysis and finance support as required.
While the role has no formal people management responsibility, it provides a significant opportunity to demonstrate leadership across the Protection FP&A team, influence senior stakeholders and drive better business outcomes through analysis, insight and recommendations. You will be a key member of a collaborative and diverse team and gain broad exposure across the business.
Given the global nature of the FP&A team, the role will require flexibility to participate in occasional out-of-hours calls with colleagues across Singapore, the UK and Canada.
Reporting to the AVP, FP&A, the role description will include, but not limited to the below:
Preparation and review of key management information including quarterly reporting, reporting to various committees and internal stakeholders
Manage investment portfolios, treasury activities and cashflow
Support the annual business plan process
Provide support to wider business and finance transformation initiatives and ad-hoc financial analysis to support Line of Business
Qualifications & Experience
Essential Experience
Professional accounting designation (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred.
At least 3 - 4 years post qualified experience
Specialist understanding of accounting and control in the life insurance industry
Demonstrated ability to improve processes and challenge the status quo
Able to add value through effective financial analysis demonstrating influencing and presentation skills
Able to simplify complex problems and present these in concise reports and presentations
Able to frame issues, and make recommendations to enable quick and sound decision making
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in Excel
Proficiency in Power BI desirable
Insurance or Reinsurance industry experience strongly preferred
Working For Pacific Life Re
Every person in our global team is valued for the unique qualities they bring to our business and we seek to build their expertise and support their individual ambitions at every step. Of course, we take our work seriously and we know our team can operate under great pressure. We work hard and thrive on achievement, but we also know how to have fun and relax too. We regularly host a range of team…