Senior Finance Business Partner

Overview

Join AXA UK as a Senior Finance Business Partner and drive the financial and commercial success of our Commercial business. You’ll lead a small team, deliver insightful financial analysis, influence senior decision-making, and support growth through robust financial planning and strategic initiatives. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders, manage complex financial metrics, and contribute to AXA’s Transformation agenda, ensuring our financial performance aligns with long-term strategic goals.You’ll develop and refine financial processes, monitor the execution of business plans, and provide forward-looking insights that shape business outcomes. You will lead diverse finance teams, evaluate investment opportunities, and influence business leadership to understand results and variances. Your expertise will support strategic investments, optimise financial metrics, and ensure robust deal structuring, all while fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance within your teams.What you’ll be doing

Lead collaboration with key stakeholders to review performance, inform decisions, and influence senior leadership at AXA Commercial.Partner with trading teams to optimise Gross Written Premium, Combined Operating Ratio, and other key financial metrics.Develop and enhance comprehensive financial planning processes aligned with business strategies, incorporating advanced forecasting tools and risk management.Track and monitor the execution of business plans and initiatives, ensuring commitments are met.Provide forward-looking financial insights to manage performance gaps and support strategic decision-making.Manage expense budgets, identify efficiencies, and support strategic investments to maximize business value.Cultivate and lead high-performing, diverse finance teams through development, mentoring, and fostering collaboration.Evaluate, model, and structure a portfolio of deals, leading negotiations to secure favourable terms aligned with strategic and financial objectives.What you’ll bring

ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualification.Excellent understanding of the financial dynamics of the general insurance business, preferably gained working in Commercial Lines.Well-developed interpersonal skills, able to inspire confidence and motivate alongside the ability to persuade, influence and convince others.Excellent written and oral communication skills.First class analytical skills.Specialist understanding of accounting and control for insurance along with an awareness of accountancy practices.Experience of motivating and managing a team, preferably in a matrix organisation including a successful record of delivering and leading teams through change.As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.What we offer

Competitive annual salary of up to £120,000 dependent on experienceAnnual company and performance-based bonusContributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)Private health cover28 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysOpportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leaveWellbeing services and resourcesAXA employee discountsTo 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 support, please send an email to martin.eels@axa-uk.co.uk.Who we are

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 ..... full job details .....