AXA UK
Corporate Finance Manager

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About AXA
AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.
AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.
Job Overview
We're seeking a highly organised individual with proven experience in corporate finance and M&A, who enjoys leading strategic projects. As our Corporate Finance Manager, you'll be the go-to person for driving capital optimisation and supporting acquisitions and disposals. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across AXA UK, providing insights and influencing key decisions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact, this role is perfect for you as you’ll be confident managing valuations, negotiations, and post-deal reviews, while building strong relationships along the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on important capital initiatives, focusing on delivering extra solvency surplus
- Collaborate with risk, capital, reinsurance, FP&A, and Group teams to push initiatives forward smoothly.
- Support M&A activities from target identification and valuation to negotiations and post-acquisition reviews.
- Build strong relationships with senior management and external partners, acting as a trusted advisor.
- Provide insightful financial analysis to underpin strategic decisions and measure project success.
- Manage the preparation of business plans and board proposals for key projects.
- Help develop AXA UK&I’s capital management and dividend strategies, ensuring alignment across teams.
- Act as a key contact for AXA UK&I’s corporate finance projects, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
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Work Arrangements
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 two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.
Your Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in senior finance management within insurance or financial services.
- Strong background in corporate finance, M&A, or capital management.
- Qualified Accountant or Actuary, with a good grasp of financial analysis and risk tools.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
- Confident communicator, capable of presenting complex information clearly to senior audiences.
- Demonstrable experience working on strategic projects, including valuations and business planning.
- Highly organised with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
- Ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally, inspiring confidence and collaboration.


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As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
How To Apply
To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ 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 robert.hopemurray@axa-uk.co.uk.
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